HLTA

Teaching Vacancies; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Basingstoke is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering the national curriculum and enhancing student learning. The role involves assisting with planning, managing classes, and promoting the welfare and independence of all pupils, including those from diverse backgrounds. Candidates should have experience collaborating with teachers and a strong commitment to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with teaching staff in planning and delivery.
• Knowledge of supporting diverse pupil needs (e.g. SEND, EAL, GT).
• Ability to promote independent learning and welfare of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Complement teachers’ curriculum delivery and support educational strategies.
• Assist in planning and managing classes, occasionally covering for absent teachers.
• Encourage pupil independence and support their inclusion in school life.

Job description

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

To complement teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies. To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievements for all pupils (e.g. SEND, EAL, GT, all underachieving groups), by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support to their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

Responsibilities

• To complement teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies.
• To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers.
• To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievements for all pupils (e.g. SEND, EAL, GT, all underachieving groups), by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support to their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

The Blue Coat School joined the South Farnham Educational Trust and is the second, secondary school alongside Brighton Hill School. As such, we are in a great position to be at the forefront of educational developments to provide the best possible school experience for our students.

There is a strong sense of community within the school and a real desire amongst staff to grow and develop our teaching and provision. We are committed to ensuring a truly inclusive, enjoyable and successful school environment for all children.

Every student has a place in our school and the team are committed to high standards and expectations in every aspect of our work. We aim to grow and develop as a school community to meet these expectations which will best prepare our students for a successful and happy life after their journey with us.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.