HLTA (SEN)

New Directions Holdings Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education in Leeds is recruiting a pool of Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support daily and long-term cover in mainstream resource provision settings.

You will work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and external agencies to deliver high-quality education for pupils with diverse needs, including medical needs, ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic behaviour support.
• Trained in Team-Teach or other behaviour intervention methods.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification/experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, delivery and assessment of learning activities for pupils with SEN, adapting materials and strategies.
• Working alongside class teachers to deliver differentiated learning and ensure all pupils can access the curriculum.
• Deliver small group interventions under the direction of SENCOs and phase leaders.
• Support the development of EHCP outcomes and contribute to reviews and meetings.
• Supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of the class teacher.
• Provide guidance and support to other teaching assistants across the setting.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and assessment processes

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Therapeutic behaviour support

Strong communication skills

Team-Teach

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification/experience

Tools

Team-Teach

Job description

New Directions Education, are recruiting for a pool of Higher Level Teaching Assistants, across Leeds, to work within Mainstream Resource Provision settings who are seeking support for daily/long term cover.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for people who are dedicated in supporting learners to thrive within the classroom and outdoor learning facilities.

We want to hear from:

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approached and therapeutic behaviour support.
• Trained in Team-Teach or other behaviour intervention methods.
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification/experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, can be a very rewarding but also a very demanding role. This role involves working closely with teaching staff, SENCO’s and external agencies to deliver high-quality education for pupils with a range of needs, including Medical Needs, ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties.

Ideally, candidates will be required to:

• Support the planning, delivery, and assessment of learning activities for pupils with SEN, adapting materials and strategies as needed.
• Working alongside class teachers to deliver differentiated learning and ensure all pupils can access the curriculum.
• Deliver small group interventions under the direction of SENCOs and phase leaders.
• Support the development of EHCP outcomes and contribute to reviews and meetings.
• Supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of the class teacher.
• Provide guidance and support to other teaching assistants across the setting.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting and assessment processes

All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.