HLTA

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Pension

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Stansfield Academy, part of Wave Academy Trust, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role is term-time only, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, assisting teachers with targeted support.

Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. The Trust emphasises safeguarding, teamwork and a passion for helping young people with additional needs, with training and

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Patience and resilience.
• Enthusiasm to make a difference with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Passion for working with young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver targeted assistance during lessons.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils throughout the day.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Enthusiasm for SEN

Job description

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant post at Stansfield Academy sits within the Wave Academy Trust, which runs alternative provision, medical and special academies for vulnerable pupils aged 4 to 19. The core of the work is supporting pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. It is term-time only, at 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday. Candidates need an Enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What’s required

Experience

• Diverse experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Patience and resilience
• Enthusiasm to make a difference with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs
• Passion for working with young people with additional needs

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Commitment to the Trust values

What’s offered

• Health and wellbeing support
• Pension
• Training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free parking