Hlta

Ken Stimpson Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Ken Stimpson Academy is seeking a part-time HLTA (one day a week, Wednesday) to join a supportive team. You will work with students aged 11-18, assist teaching staff, and deliver one-to-one or small-group interventions to help learners overcome barriers.

The role involves preparing coping strategies and learning activities under the direction of the Head of SEND, with a strong emphasis on consistency, communication, and ICT usage.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or youth worker desirable.
• Background in teaching/youth sectors or related experience welcomed.
• Strong ICT skills and good communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-18 with barriers to learning.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group intervention to build coping strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching staff under the Head of SEND to plan activities.

Skills

HLTA

Teaching assistant

ICT skills

Communication

Education

HLTA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking to appoint a part-time (one day a week, Wednesday) HLTA who wants to join an experienced, supportive, committed team of like-minded colleagues and make a real difference with our young people. Working alongside teaching staff and other teaching assistants, this post will support young people aged 11-18 years old who need help overcoming barriers to learning and physical limitations under the direction of the Head of SEND. The role also includes working with identified students and preparing one-to-one or group intervention to provide coping strategies and learning within school.

• Are you passionate about developing young people?
• Can you inspire and motivate students?
• Are you driven and committed to leading students towards success?, The successful applicant will be a role model, listener, facilitator for learning, and a motivator. You may have previous experience as a teaching assistant, workshop leader or youth worker, or may have a background in the Army, youth offending service, or teaching and youth sector. An academic specialism in English, Maths, or Science would be beneficial.

The team is well-established and highly supportive of one another. Led by a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the team works collaboratively, always putting the needs of our students at the forefront of what we do. We would love to show you round our academy.

Training will be provided along with an induction to support your transition into the role. Strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity and presence are sought in addition to good functional ICT skills. Consistent and effective communication are required together with the ability to use your own initiative. We would welcome applications from recently graduated university students.

• A strong and ongoing CPD program
• Support staff pension scheme
• Use of the onsite gym
• A Senior Team that are keen to drive school improvement and are open to innovation and creative thinking
• A commitment to staff wellbeing