HLTA - Secondary PRU

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist secondary school in Chorlton is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide support to students with additional needs, specifically in a role focused on enhancing learning experiences. Candidates should have a degree in English and be passionate about education, with a strong commitment to fostering student growth and overcoming educational barriers.

Qualifications

• Degree in English with good classification.
• High grades in English & Maths at GCSE.
• A level in English Literature or Language.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Lead small group sessions and work 1-1 with students.
• Build connections and mentor students.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Mentorship

Education

Degree in English

High grades in English & Maths at GCSE

A level in English Literature or Language

Job description

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HLTA (or equivalent)

ASAP
Full time

We are working exclusively with a specialist secondary school in Chorlton that is looking for someone to join their team as a HLTA; higher level teaching assistant.

The school seeks an enthusiastic support staff member. The department offers excellent training to support the successful candidate. Candidates should have experience supporting children and a genuine desire to help staff deliver exceptional learning experiences.

Experience in delivering interventions such as speech and language, reading, etc., is required. Emphasis is on targeted SEND interventions at universal, group, and individual levels.

You will work 1-1 with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and lead small group sessions. The pupils, aged 11-16 (KS3/4), have EHCP plans and additional needs, attending a specialist provision due to their learning needs.

Your role involves building connections with students, acting as a mentor and role model, and forging strong relationships to overcome classroom barriers.

This position suits someone pursuing a career in education, planning to undertake a PGCE, or with recent experience as a tutor/intervention lead. The role starts as soon as possible and is ongoing for the current academic year.

Position Details

• Location: Chorlton
• Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (or equivalent)
• Type of work: HLTA
• Start date: ASAP
• Likely duration: ongoing
• Contract type: Temp to Perm
• Full time
• Rate: GBP 120 per day
• Hours: 8:30 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• Degree in English with a good classification
• High grades in English & Maths at GCSE
• A level in English Literature or Language
• Previous experience working with young people (referenceable) is desirable but not essential
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (issued in the last year) (training can be provided)
• Up-to-date Prevent awareness training (issued in the last 3 years) (training can be provided)

Eligibility through Prospero Teaching

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to process a new application
• Professional references covering the last 2 years