Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teaching Vacancies; Devon and Torbay; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Woodlands School is looking for a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive, modern learning environment.

You will plan, deliver and evaluate learning for individuals, groups and sometimes whole classes, working closely with class teachers and guiding Education and Health Care Assistants. DBS check is required.

Experience in SEND settings is highly desirable and professional development is provided to grow leadership and safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a special school or SEND setting is highly desirable.
• Ability to meet pupils’ complex needs with ongoing professional development provided.
• Experience in leading and supervising other staff.

Aufgaben

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate learning for individuals, groups and classes.
• Provide leadership and supervision for Education and Health Care Assistants (EHCAs).
• Collaborate with class teachers to ensure high-quality provision.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Leadership

Tech for learning

Ausbildung

Experience in SEND settings

Jobbeschreibung

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled, committed and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join Woodlands School — an inspiring, modern and fully adapted learning environment that enables our pupils to thrive.

About the Role

This is a varied, responsible and highly rewarding role. As an HLTA, you will work in close partnership with class teachers to and ensure high-quality provision across the school day.

You will take responsibility for agreed learning activities, including planning, delivering and evaluating learning for individuals, groups and, on occasion, whole classes under an agreed system of supervision.

You will provide leadership, supervision and performance support for Education and Health Care Assistants (EHCAs) within the class.

About You

We are looking for an experienced, confident and reflective practitioner who:

• Has strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Can work effectively under direction while also showing initiative and leadership
• Is resilient, adaptable and committed to safeguarding and high standards of care
• Can support, guide and develop other staff through supervision and collaboration
• Is confident in using technology to support learning and record pupil progress

Experience in a special school or SEND setting is highly desirable. You will need the skills and confidence to meet pupils’ complex needs, with training and ongoing professional development provided.

What the school offers its staff

Woodlands is a unique and welcoming place to work. We offer:

• A warm, supportive and highly skilled staff team
• Strong induction and regular training opportunities
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills and leadership expertise
• A values-driven culture focused on empowerment, dignity and high expectations

This is a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day — not just to pupils, but to colleagues and the wider school community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Woodlands school is committed to safeguarding and promoting equality of opportunity. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.