Senior Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Thatcham is seeking a Senior HLTA to support a Cluster Leader by handling higher level responsibilities, including leading classes and monitoring student progress. The successful candidate will manage support staff and collaborate with families and professionals to enhance student learning. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including free parking and health schemes.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Café

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Contributory Health Scheme

Generous sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting education, preferably in a teaching assistant or higher-level position.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of support staff.
• Strong monitoring and assessment skills for student progress.

Responsibilities

• Support a Cluster Leader by taking on higher level responsibilities.
• Monitor, assess, record and report on students’ achievements.
• Manage a team of Specialist Support Assistants.

Job description

Overview

As Senior HLTA you will support a Cluster Leader by assuming higher level responsibilities when they are out of class. This will include leading frequent planning activities and leading the class. You will monitor, assess, record and report on students’ achievement, progress and development. You will also manage a team of Specialist Support Assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training.

Responsibilities

• Support a Cluster Leader by assuming higher level responsibilities when they are out of class, including leading frequent planning activities and leading the class.
• Monitor, assess, record and report on students’ achievement, progress and development.
• Manage a team of Specialist Support Assistants, including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training.

Collaboration

You will work collaboratively with all other school staff to create and maintain outstanding opportunities for our students’ academic progress, care and therapeutic learning support, and promotion of enrichment and life skills development. You will also work closely with the students’ families and other professionals.

What the school offers

In return we offer a great benefits package and excellent learning and development opportunities. Benefits include free on-site Parking, Café, Cycle to Work Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, contributory Health Scheme, and generous sick pay.

Commitment to safeguarding

Positions are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.