HLTA

Discovery Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special School Allowance

Job summary

Discovery Academy in Nuneaton is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ASC/SEMH, lead a small group of learners and work with a team of teaching assistants to raise achievement. The role requires Level 2 English and Maths and a passion for supporting individual learners in a supportive school environment.

The HLTA will contribute to a positive learning culture, manage classes of around nine students, and engage with parents while participating in ongoing

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 English and Maths.
• Experience with ASC/SEMH or AP advantageous but not essential.
• Strong observation and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Care passionately about each child as an individual.
• Observe and listen to pupils and respond with patience.
• Lead and support teaching assistants to maintain high standards of care and learning.
• Organise classroom activities and maintain order to support learning.
• Maintain regular contact with parents and carers to update on progress.
• Organise trips and visits for your class and contribute to short-term target reviews.
• Provide cover for lessons when needed and participate in induction and ongoing training.

Skills

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Observation skills

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Bepart of an exciting and creative school in Nuneaton for children and youngpeople with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs

JobTitle: HigherLevel Teaching Assistant

Location:Nuneaton

Hoursof Work: 38 hrs per week; Mon 8:15 am-4:45 pm,Tues, Weds and Thurs 8:15 am4:30 pm, Fri 8:15 to 3.30 pm

FTESalary: C24£27,228.16 FTE – D28 £30,158.59

ActualSalary: C24£23,519.10 – D28 £26,050.34

Allowances:Special School Allowance £750.00 per academic year

WeeksWorked: 39weeks - Term Time only

ClosingDate: Monday21st September

InterviewDate: To beconfirmed

StartDate: ASAP

AboutUs

Weare an established Academy placing our young people and their families at thecentre of everything we do. We want all pupils to achieve their fullpotential and develop in a way that makes sense to them.

OurHLTA/Lead Teaching Assistants

Ourlead teaching assistants come from various backgrounds, for example, carehomes, mainstream education and healthcare settings. ASC, SEMH or AP experiencemay be an advantage but is not essential. Our only requirement is Level 2English and Maths.

Therole will require you to:

• carepassionately about each child as an individual
• observeand listen
• benon-judgemental and unconditionally accepting
• developa positive culture around learning
• deliverhigh standards of care and support
• applyand develop strategies for raising achievement
• supportstudents to make the most of their talents and abilities
• leadon positive behaviour support in your
• confidentlywork with children of any age or ability
• respondto advice
• committo further professional development

Youwill be responsible for:

• managingclasses of around nine students
• leadingteaching assistants
• organisingthe classroom
• maintainingregular contact with parents and carers
• organisingtrips and visits for your class
• monitoringand reviewing short-term targets
• coveringlessons in the absence of a teacher
• Comprehensive induction and ongoingtraining and support.