HLTA

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits portal

Professional development

Progression discussions

Job summary

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, part of GLF Schools, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils’ learning under the SENCo. The role focuses on delivering planned lessons and helping pupils with diverse needs access the curriculum safely.

The post is term-time (39 weeks a year) within a multi-academy trust. Visa sponsorship is not available. The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding and professional development across the network.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• HLTA qualification, or working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning under the direction of the SENCo.
• Work with groups or individuals across the curriculum.
• Deliver planned lessons.
• Support pupils with a range of needs.
• Adapt and deliver engaging learning strategies.
• Manage pupil behaviour effectively.
• Support pupils' emotional and academic development.
• Prepare resources, maintain pupil records and contribute to classroom planning.
• Create a safe, caring and positive learning environment.

Skills

Adapt learning strategies

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

HLTA qualification or working towards

Job description

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, part of GLF Schools, is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils' learning under the SENCo. The work centres on delivering planned lessons and helping pupils with a range of needs to access the curriculum safely. The post is term-time, 39 weeks a year, and sits within a multi-academy trust of 43 schools. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils' learning under the direction of the SENCo
• Work with groups or individuals across the curriculum
• Deliver planned lessons
• Support pupils with a range of needs
• Adapt and deliver engaging learning strategies
• Manage pupil behaviour effectively
• Support pupils' emotional and academic development
• Prepare resources, maintain pupil records and contribute to classroom planning
• Create a safe, caring and positive learning environment

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• HLTA qualification, or working towards one

Experience

• Delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning

Skills & knowledge

• Adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies
• Managing behaviour effectively
• Supporting pupils' emotional and academic development
• Strong organisational skills, including resource preparation and pupil records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, pupils and parents

Other

• Motivated, flexible and committed to high standards of professionalism and safeguarding

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Professional development and collaboration across a wider network
• Regular progression discussions