Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND), ARK SCHOOLS

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND) to support both teachers and pupils in a nurturing learning environment. This role will involve delivering specific learning programs and contributing to the implementation of Individual Education Plans. The ideal candidate will possess an HLTA qualification and have experience in a similar educational setting, playing a crucial part in ensuring the success of students with additional needs.

Benefits

Twice as many training days as standard

Weekly staff training

Coaching for every teacher

Access to high-quality professional development

Subject-specific knowledge development

Free use of leisure centre

Access to school counselor

Qualifications

• Experience working with EAL and SEND pupils in a school environment.
• Ability to support pupil learning and engagement.
• Knowledge of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and their implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support for groups or individual pupils in their learning.
• Assist in developing resources and strategies for EAL and SEND pupils.
• Work closely with teachers to assess and address individual needs.

Skills

Support for pupils

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Resource adaptation

Assessment contributions

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND), ARK ACTON ACADEMY

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Main purpose of the job:

As a HLTA, you will undertake the duties of a teaching assistant as well as providing specialist support to groups or individual pupils in their learning. You will be supporting teachers in establishing a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress, and you will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

About The Role

Main purpose of the job:

As a HLTA, you will undertake the duties of a teaching assistant as well as providing specialist support to groups or individual pupils in their learning. You will be supporting teachers in establishing a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make good academic progress, and you will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

Objectives:

Support for pupils and teachers

• Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
• Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
• Work with the SENCO and other teachers to assess the needs of individual children, contribute to and implement and evaluate Individual Education Plans
• Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum
• Assist with follow-through for related services (speech/language/physical therapy etc.)
• Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions to tackle difficult topics
• Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance
• Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
• Contributed to curriculum planning
• Assist with whole class teaching
• Give lessons planned by a teacher or supervise work set by a teacher
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
• Assist pupils' achievement outside of the classroom, e.g., computer lab, library.
• Use specialist skills to meet the intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs of pupils
• Assess the needs of pupils and contribute to the development of education plans
  
  
  

Support for the school

• Designated Lead for the school in a specialist areas, and share expertise and skills with others
• Contribute to identification and planning of out of school learning activities to consolidate and extend work carried out in class
• Supervise pupils in playgrounds/lunchrooms etc and assist with general pastoral care
• Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher
  
  
  

Benefits

• Twice as many training days as standard
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Access to high-quality, regular professional development
• Subject-specific knowledge development
• Free use of our leisure centre
• Access to the school counsellor
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Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here.

About Us

Ark Acton is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak. Be part of our growth.

At Ark Acton we think teaching is the best job in the world.

We are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes:

• weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher
• Subject-specific knowledge development
• free use of our leisure centre
• access to the school counsellor
  
  
  

We have high expectations for our pupils – and our staff – but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future.

Visit Arkacton.org/jobs To Learn More About Us.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

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