Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Resourced Provision)

Holycroft Primary School; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Holycroft Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Resource Provision, supporting pupils with Communication and Interaction needs, including autistic pupils and those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You will work with the SENDCo, families and specialists to help children communicate, participate, belong and thrive.

Your role includes day-to-day support of Resource Provision, delivering targeted interventions and supporting

Qualifications

• Has HLTA status or equivalent experience.
• Is passionate about SEND and inclusive education.
• Has experience supporting autistic learners and/or pupils with communication needs.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Is proactive, reflective and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCo and Resource Provision Lead in the day-to-day running of the Resource Provision.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning programmes.
• Support pupils in both specialist and mainstream settings.
• Use communication approaches such as visual supports, AAC, PECS and structured teaching strategies.
• Promote social understanding, emotional regulation and independence.
• Model effective practice and support the development of colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with families and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Help create a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

Skills

HLTA status

SEND experience

Autism/SLCN experience

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Resource Provision, supporting pupils with Communication and Interaction needs, including autistic pupils and those with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Working closely with our Resource Provision Lead, SENDCo, families and specialist professionals, you will play a key role in helping children communicate, participate, belong and thrive.

As our HLTA, you will:

• Support the SENDCo and Resource Provision Lead in the day-to-day running of the Resource Provision.
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning programmes.
• Support pupils in both specialist and mainstream settings.
• Use communication approaches such as visual supports, AAC, PECS and structured teaching strategies.
• Promote social understanding, emotional regulation and independence.
• Model effective practice and support the development of colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with families and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Help create a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Is passionate about SEND and inclusive education.
• Has experience supporting autistic learners and/or pupils with communication needs.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Is proactive, reflective and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.
• Shares our values of inclusion, belonging and high aspirations for all.

For more information about the role and its essential requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you have any queries, please contact us at [e-mail]