Special Needs HLTA: Inspire Independent Learners

The Shaw Education Trust; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (SST/T

Teachers Pension

Holiday entitlement 37 days rising to

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests

Job summary

Brookfields School in Widnes, Cheshire, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support learning for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties and autism spectrum disorders. You will work with teachers and professionals, delivering targeted activities and promoting independence, communication and personal development.

The role requires experience with children with additional or complex needs, strong differentiation skills, and the ability to lead activities independently

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people with additional or complex needs.
• Has a strong understanding of differentiated and personalised learning.
• Is confident supporting learning and leading activities independently.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is patient, compassionate and resilient, with a positive approach to every pupil.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and deliver targeted activities to individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to promote independence, communication and confidence.
• Provide high-quality support tailored to pupils with severe and complex needs.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Differentiated learning

Independent activity leading

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Brookfields School in Widnes, Cheshire, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support learning for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties and autism spectrum disorders. You will work with teachers and professionals, delivering targeted activities and promoting independence, communication and personal development.

The role requires experience with children with additional or complex needs, strong differentiation skills, and the ability to lead activities independently