HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) - Physical & Medical Resource Base

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work across St Cyres Comprehensive School, supporting pupils with Physical and Medical needs within mainstream classrooms. You will promote inclusion and independence, assist with planning and delivery of therapy programmes, and support teachers and specialists to ensure pupils access the curriculum.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with pay at Level 4 SCP 14-19 plus a Special School Allowance

Qualifications

• Previous and recent experience working in primary or secondary schools.
• Experience supporting pupils with physical difficulties, complex medical needs and/or long-term health conditions.
• Experience implementing learning strategies such as therapy programmes or personalised learning activities under professional guidance.
• Experience assisting with planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupils' work.
• Experience with various IT software programmes and communication aids.
• Strong understanding of ALN, particularly physical disabilities, medical conditions, sensory needs and their impact on learning.
• Able to demonstrate effective working methods with pupils and promote inclusive classroom practice.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and manual handling requirements.
• Knowledge of different key stage programmes.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding arrangements in school.
• Able to communicate and liaise with school staff, parents and LA staff.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Strong ability to follow medical instructions.

Responsibilities

• To provide support for Physical and Medical pupils across all schools within the Vale of Glamorgan.
• Ensuring they have access to the curriculum and acting as a practical assistant during lessons as required.
• You will also need to provide support to all teachers and specialists involved.

Skills

Experience in schools

Managing complex medical needs

Therapy programmes

Planning and evaluation of pupils'work

IT software and communication aids

Safeguarding knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Communication with staff and parents

Job description

About Us

St Cyres Comprehensive School is a mainstream school with a fully integrated Physical and Medical Resource Base. Pupils supported through the resource base are educated within their age-related mainstream classes and are fully included in all aspects of school life wherever possible. The Higher Level Teaching Assistant works flexibly across the school day to support pupils with Physical and Medical needs within mainstream classrooms, shared learning spaces and wider school activities, promoting inclusion, independence, safety and progress.

About Us

St Cyres Comprehensive School is a mainstream school with a fully integrated Physical and Medical Resource Base. Pupils supported through the resource base are educated within their age-related mainstream classes and are fully included in all aspects of school life wherever possible. The Higher Level Teaching Assistant works flexibly across the school day to support pupils with Physical and Medical needs within mainstream classrooms, shared learning spaces and wider school activities, promoting inclusion, independence, safety and progress.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay details: Level 4 (SCP 14-19) + Special School Allowance £30,515 - £33,119 pro rata

Day/ Hours per week: 32.5 hours – 5 day, 39 weeks per year

Main place of work: St Cyres Comprehensive School

Description: To provide support for Physical and Medical pupils across all schools within the Vale of Glamorgan. Ensuring they have access to the curriculum and acting as a practical assistant during lessons as required. You will also need to provide support to all teachers and specialists involved.

About You

You will need:

• Previous and recent experience working in primary or secondary schools.
• Experience of supporting cyp with physical difficulties, complex medical needs and/or long-term health conditions.
• Previous experience of implementing learning strategies, such as therapy programmes or personalised learning activities under professional guidance.
• Previous experience of assisting with planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupils work.
• Previous experience of working with a range of IT software programmes, communication aids and/or adapting equipment to support access to learning.
• Strong understanding of ALN, in particular to physical disabilities, medical conditions, sensory needs and how these impact learning and participation.
• Able to demonstrate effective working ways with pupils and promote and inclusive classroom practice.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and manual handling requirements
• Knowledge of different key stage programmes.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding arrangements in school environment
• Able to communicate and liaise with school staff, parents and LA staff.
• Ability to problem solve
• Strong ability to follow medical instructions

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced Child and Adult

EWC Registration Details: It is a statutory requirement that applicants for these posts have to be registered with the Education Workforce Council before they can start work in a school. If you are not already registered further information including how to register can be found at www.ewc.wales

For Further Information, contact: Leanne James – ALN Manager. [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.