Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teaching Vacancies; Northwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic education provider is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support children with specific social and emotional needs at Rudheath Senior Academy. In this role, you will assist in creating a positive learning environment and contribute to children's development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young people and a commitment to reflective practice. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Medicash Proactive Health Plan

Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Bespoke professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment is preferable.
• Ability to build relationships with staff and students is crucial.
• Reflection and self-improvement skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support children with specific social and emotional needs.
• Assist in classroom activities and learning experiences.

Skills

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Passion for working with young people

Self-motivated

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a role where each day is different, filled with experiences that are challenging, fun and fulfilling? If so, The Rudheath Senior Academy is the school for you! We have a fantastic opportunity to increase our learning support provision at Rudheath Senior by appointing an enthusiastic and dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is a role where you will go home with a sense of achievement knowing that you have made a difference to our children’s school lives. Our teaching assistants are pivotal to our success both in and outside of the classroom, providing a great deal of support to students and staff alike. You will be helping out children to expand their wider understanding of the world and play a positive role in school and in their community. As part of this HLTA role, you will work as part of our new Resourced Provision, with the aim of supporting children with specific social and emotional needs.

Key attributes for the role include:

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or other educational background.
• A passion for working with young people within a school setting.
• The ability to be self‑motivated and undertake classroom assistance proactively.
• A relationships‑based approach to working with staff, students and parents/carers.
• A reflective individual with excellent organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

NWAT believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils. As specialists in providing high‑quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child. As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well‑fed and well‑cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter‑school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from DBS is required.