Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Learning Support - Cardinal Wiseman

WMJobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing Cover including瞥

Job summary

The Romero Catholic Academy in Coventry is seeking an HLTA to join the Learning Support team. You will provide tailored support to students with a range of learning needs, including SEND, and assist in preparing lessons and resources to boost learning outcomes.

You will monitor student progress, give feedback, and support Sixth Form students on occasion to develop independent study skills. A proactive, compassionate approach and safeguarding ethos are essential.

Qualifications

• An interest in working with students in an educational setting, ideally with experience in supporting students with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• The ability to work flexibly and adapt to the varying needs of students, both in class and in individual support sessions.
• A proactive and compassionate approach to supporting the academic and emotional development of young people.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with a range of learning needs, including those with SEND.
• Offer specific support to Sixth Form students on occasion, helping them to develop independent learning skills and achieve their academic goals.
• Contribute to the planning and preparation of lessons and resources to support students’ learning.
• Assist in the monitoring and tracking of student progress, providing feedback and support to help them succeed.

Job description

The Romero Catholic Academy, Cardinal Wiseman School is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic secondary school with a strong ethos of inclusion, community, and academic excellence. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive environment where both staff and students are encouraged to grow and succeed.

The Role:

As an HLTA within the Learning Support team, you will:

• Provide tailored support to students with a range of learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Offer specific support to our Sixth Form students on occasion, helping them to develop independent learning skills and achieve their academic goals.
• Contribute to the planning and preparation of lessons and resources to support students’ learning.
• Assist in the monitoring and tracking of student progress, providing feedback and support to help them succeed.

What We’re Looking For:

• An interest in working with students in an educational setting, ideally with experience in supporting students with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• The ability to work flexibly and adapt to the varying needs of students, both in class and in individual support sessions.
• A proactive and compassionate approach to supporting the academic and emotional development of young people.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

In return, we offer:

• Health and Wellbeing Cover including cashback on optical, dental, and therapy treatments
• Discounts at popular high-street retailers
• Access to wellbeing services, including 24/7 confidential counselling
• A generous pension scheme to support your future
• Clear pathways for progression, with regular reviews and access to training — whether you’re just starting or already qualified
• A welcoming, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

The Romero Catholic Academy operates a refer a friend scheme of £200 for the referrer. All rules relating to the referrals are provided within the TRCA Refer a Friend Policy on our website.

We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS Check, Prohibition Checks, Childcare Disqualification (where appropriate) and Online/Social media screening will be undertaken in addition to other relevant background checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Safeguarding is our top priority, and we encourage all applicants to review our safeguarding and child protection policy which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.