Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Wychwood Church of England Primary School; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wychwood CE Primary School in Oxfordshire is seeking an HLTA to work across the school, raising attainment and progress for all pupils, including those with SEND and EHCPs. You will lead learning with individuals, groups and classes, support The Nest pathway, and contribute to assessment and planning while safeguarding at the core of our practice.

Visits are welcomed; contact the school on 01993 830059 or email [e-mail] for more information and to arrange a visit.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with a range of needs.
• Committed to promoting inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for all pupils.
• Able to communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to raise attainment and progress.
• Support pupils within Enhanced Pathway Provision (The Nest).
• Provide whole-class teaching cover for PPA, courses and first-day absence where appropriate.
• Contribute to assessment, monitoring and planning of pupil learning.

Skills

Supporting SEND pupils

Whole-class teaching

PPA cover

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an HLTA to join our team at Wychwood CE Primary School. You will work in partnership with teachers across the school to raise the attainment and progress of all pupils, including those with SEND and EHCPs. The role will involve delivering targeted interventions, supporting pupils within our successful Enhanced Pathway Provision (The Nest), providing whole-class teaching cover for PPA, courses and first-day absence where appropriate, and contributing to the assessment, monitoring and planning of pupil learning. You will have experience of supporting children with a range of needs, be confident leading learning with individuals, groups and whole classes, and be committed to promoting inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wychwood CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Online Searches, Right to work in the UK and DBS Check.

What we offer:

We are a large rural school set in the heart of the beautiful Wychwood community on the edge of the Cotswolds. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils. Ofsted described Wychwood as having a ‘close and caring ethos in which everyone is welcomed.’

Our commitment to a lifelong love of learning extends to our staff as well as our pupils, as described here by Ofsted: ‘Staff are wholeheartedly positive about their work at the school. They feel well-supported by leaders, valuing their training and professional development. The school proactively supports staff well-being and helps them to maintain a healthy work-life balance.’

You will need to be:

Committed to reflecting on your own teaching and learning practice

Passionate about inspiring learning

Dynamic and motivating

Able to communicate effectively with parents and carers

A team player

Confident in leading learning for individuals, groups and whole classes, adapting provision to meet the needs of all pupils.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Our Headteacher, Katy Gent, will be happy to show you around. Please contact the school on 01993 830059 or email office. [e-mail]