Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Farthinghoe Primary School; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Farthinghoe Primary School in England is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to complement the professional work of teachers. The post involves planning, preparing and delivering learning activities, monitoring pupils, and recording progress under supervision.

The role includes supporting pupils, teachers and the curriculum, organising resources, and contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment. Training in literacy/numeracy and HLTA standards is desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – NVQ Level 2 English & Maths.
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Training in strategies e.g. literacy; ICT, maths, English, etc.
• Appropriate first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of pupils and use specialist skills to support learning.
• Establish productive relationships with pupils and set high expectations.
• Develop and implement IEPs.
• Promote inclusion and equal access to opportunities to learn.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress.

Skills

ICT skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants

HLTA standards or equivalent

First aid training

Job description

LEVEL 4 – To complement the professional work oft eachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under anagreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing anddelivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for wholeclasses. It may also involve monitoring pupils and assessing, recording andreporting on pupils achievement progress and development.

Responsiblefor the management and development of a specialist area within the schooland/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation andmonitoring of work, performance management and training.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• Assess theneeds of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to supportpupils’ learning
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Develop and implement IEPs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognisingand responding to their individual needs
• Encourage pupils to interact and workco-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• Promote independence and employ strategies torecognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation toprogress and achievement

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

• Organise and manage appropriate learningenvironment and resources
• Within an agreed system of supervision, planchallenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjustlessons/work plans as appropriate
• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses tolearning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategiesagainst pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide objective and accurate feedback andreports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuringthe availability of appropriate evidence
• Record progress and achievement inlessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level ofprogress and attainment • Work within an established discipline policy toanticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control andindependence
• Supporting the role of parents in pupils’learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructivefeedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
• Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilateexams/tests
• Production of lesson plans, worksheet, plansetc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Deliver learning activities to pupils withinagreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupilresponses/needs
• Deliver local and national learning strategiese.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use ofopportunities provided by other learning activities to support the developmentof pupils’ skills
• Use ICT effectively to support learningactivities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Select and prepare resources necessary to leadlearning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language andcultural backgrounds
• Advise on appropriate deployment and use ofspecialist aid/resources/equipment

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Comply with and assist with the development ofpolicies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety andsecurity, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to anappropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensureall pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims ofthe school
• Establish constructive relationships andcommunicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, tosupport achievement and progress of pupils
• Take the initiative as appropriate to developappropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils
• Recognise own strengths and areas of specialistexpertise and use these to lead, advise and support others
• Lead play and supervision during break andlunch times
• Deliver out of school learning activitieswithin guidelines established by the school
• Contribute to the identification and executionof appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extendwork carried out in class

LINEMANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES WHERE APPROPRIATE

• Manage otherteaching assistants
• Liaisebetween managers/teaching staff and teaching assistants
• Hold regularteam meetings with managed staff
• Representteaching assistants at teaching staff/management/other appropriate meetings
• Undertakerecruitment/induction/appraisal/training/mentoring for other teachingassistants

As anemployee you have legal duties which include:

• Taking reasonablecare for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affectedby what you do or do not do.
• Co-operating withyour employer on health and safety,
• Correctly usingwork items provided by your employer, including personal protectiveequipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and
• Not interferingwith or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Working with children of relevant age in a learning environment

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalentto NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalentqualification or experience
• Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualificationor experience
• Training in the relevant strategies e.g.literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, signlanguage, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.
• Appropriate first aid training

Knowledge & Skills

• Can use ICT effectively to support learning
• Use of other equipment technology – video,photocopier
• Full working knowledge of relevantpolices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learningprogrammes/strategies
• Good understanding of child development andlearning processes
• Understanding of statutory framework relatingto teaching
• Ability to organize, lead and motivate a team
• Constantly improve own practice/knowledgethrough self-evaluation and learning from others
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team,understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position withinthese