Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA

MyNewTerm; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing benefits

Term-time schedule + inset days

Job summary

Joseph Norton Academy, part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, seeks an HLTA to support pupils with SEMH needs and lead enrichment activities. You will work under a teacher to enhance academic and personal development across the school day.

Ideal applicants will have school experience, GCSEs in Maths/English, and a Level 3 qualification with a plan to pursue Level 4. Driving and resilience are valued in our supportive, values-led team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar setting.
• Experience working with children/young people with SEN/SEMH needs.
• GCSE Maths and English.
• Level 3 qualification with desire to complete Level 4.
• HLTA qualification OR willing to achieve within 2 years through CPD.
• Car driver with access to own vehicle.
• Resilience and commitment to Wellspring values.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead a class under teacher guidance.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with pupils.
• Manage behaviour and foster a positive learning environment.
• Complete pupil records with feedback to senior staff.
• Be flexible to cover other classes and activities.
• Lead enrichment groups using your experience.
• Direct junior staff when needed.

Skills

Experience in school/SEN/SEMH

Patience & empathy

Effective communication

Education

Level 3 qualification

HLTA qualification

Willing to achieve Level 4

Job description

Location: Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield until we move to our brand New School in Deighton.

WHO WE ARE

At Joseph Norton Academy (part of the Wellspring Academy Trust), we do school a bit differently. We support wonderful children and young people with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

No two days are ever the same here. Our pupils have ever changing needs due to their diverse backgrounds, which means we adapt, support, and grow together every single day. Above all, the most important things you can bring to this role are patience, empathy, a willingness to learn, and a genuine drive to help our pupils succeed.

We are growing and looking for positive, resilient people to join our supportive team.

Our culture is built on the core values of Respect, Perseverance, Cooperation, and Responsibility, which are reflected in our Ways of Working.

THE ROLE

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA you will be supporting outstanding progress in learning. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher/ phase lead to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes but is not limited to:

• Supporting and leading a class
• Ability to form relationships and communicate effectively
• Manage student behaviour in the classroom and handle disruptive behaviour, always promoting a positive learning environment
• Completing pupil records with regular feedback to senior colleagues
• Flexible to cover other classes and act up where necessary
• Using your experience to lead enrichment groups
• Be involved and active with all activities we as a school may promote
• Direct junior staff

WHAT YOU NEED

• Experience in a school or similar setting
• Experience working with children/ young people with SEN / SEMH needs
• Educated with GCSE Maths and English
• Level 3 qualification with desire to complete Level 4
• HLTA qualification OR willing to achieve within 2 years through our CPD programme
• Car driver with access to own vehicle
• As well as our values as outlined above we are seeking resilience from our HLTA

WHAT WE OFFER

• Starting salary for HLTA is £26,348 actual annual salary, working 32.5 hours per week.
• Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.

Find out why our team loves working at Joseph Norton Academy by watching our video.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.