HLTA Learning Support Assistant

Old Swinford Hospital; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated HLTA Learning Support Assistant to enhance the learning experiences of students with special educational needs. This role involves collaborating with the SENCO to create tailored support programs, focusing on core competencies in English and Maths. You will play a vital part in identifying barriers to learning, engaging with students in various settings, and fostering their development of essential soft skills. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and committed to safeguarding their welfare, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute positively to the educational journey of young learners.

Benefits

Workplace pension through NEST

Statutory holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN and disadvantaged students is essential.
• Ability to teach core subjects and develop study skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver support programs focusing on English and Maths.
• Identify learning barriers and communicate with stakeholders.
• Support students in various capacities, including 1:1 and group.

Skills

Experience with SEN students

Teaching core English and Maths

Behaviour management strategies

Building positive relationships

Data analysis for student support

Soft skills development

Ability to work independently

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

National statistics show that pupil premium and disadvantaged students lag behind their peers across a number of important performance measures such as attendance, academic attainment and progress. Working alongside the SENCO and wider inclusion team, we are looking to appoint someone who can both develop and deliver a support and intervention program that will improve outcomes for students.

Person Specification

• A belief that young people have potential and can achieve;
• Experience of working with students with SEN, additional barriers, and students who struggle to meet the academic demands of their key stage;
• Knowledge of appropriate teaching and behaviour management strategies for a range of students, including those with additional needs;
• The ability to develop study skills within students, as well as the ability to teach core English and Maths with pre-key stage and lower ability students;
• Knowledge of reading and comprehension strategies that support struggling readers;
• Ability to build positive working relationships with students and secure good progress in both a 1:1 and small group context;
• Ability to effectively support students within the classroom, providing additional, targeted guidance where necessary;
• The ability to maintain accurate records;
• The ability to use data to identify students needing support;
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and manage own workload effectively;
• Enthusiastic, positive and resilient;
• Commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people;

Job Specification

The HLTA Learning Support Assistant will be responsible for:

• Working alongside the SENCO to plan, deliver and review a meaningful programme of study and support for our students, with a particular emphasis on core competencies in English and Maths;
• Identify barriers to learning and communicate these with relevant stakeholders;
• Helping students develop appropriate soft skills that enable them to access the curriculum with confidence;
• Support students in a blended capacity (1:1, small group and within class support);
• Using data to identify students requiring support, which is regularly reviewed after each assessment point;
• Engage with parents and carers with updates on progress, how further support can be provided at home etc.
• Support cover supervision by taking lessons for absent colleagues when required.

Remuneration & Hours

The hourly rate is £13.05 plus statutory holiday pay which equates to £12,037 per annum. The hours are 22.5 per week, term time (37 weeks). The work pattern is Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1pm.

In line with current regulation you will, if you are eligible, be offered a workplace pension through NEST.

Suitability to Work with Children

Old Swinford Services Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.