Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teaching Vacancies; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role involves managing an Attendance Restart room, supporting students' return to school after absences, and collaborating with the SEND Team. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to safeguarding vulnerable students. Competitive compensation and commitment to professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable students in educational settings.
• Willingness to learn about emotional-based school avoidance (EBSA).
• Ability to manage online learning and reduced timetables.

Responsibilities

• Support students in achieving excellence in attendance restart room.
• Work with SEND Team to deliver intervention programmes.
• Facilitate online learning for KS3 and KS4 students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Determination

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a school on a mission: to provide the best school experience for every child in our community, transforming their life chances. We are seeking a highly motivated and inspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to manage our Attendance Restart room.

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will support and challenge students to achieve excellence, working as part of our team with high standards and a positive attitude.

Core Purpose

The HLTA will work with our SEND Team to support students, deliver intervention programmes, and assist students returning to mainstream lessons after absences. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, EBSA (emotional-based school avoidance) is essential. The Restart room caters to vulnerable students with attendance barriers. The HLTA will manage this provision, collaborate with the SENDCO and Attendance Manager, facilitate online learning for KS3 and KS4, and manage reduced timetables to prepare students for full inclusion at Alsop High School.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable students, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Resilience and determination are crucial due to the complex needs of the students.

What the school offers its staff

Alsop High School, located in Liverpool, is the largest secondary school in the city, with 1500 students across Key Stage 3-5, and has served the Walton community for over 100 years.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers, and trustees are expected to share this commitment. Our recruitment process adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines and includes checks such as DBS, medical, social media, right to work, references, and suitability assessments. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions or cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.