Specialist HLTA for Autistic Pupils & Curriculum Support

Elm Tree Primary Academy; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Tree Primary Academy invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs in a dedicated team. The role focuses on enabling autistic pupils through high-quality assessment, planning and collaborative work with teachers.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum delivery, parent liaison, and safeguarding, with opportunities to develop leadership skills within a supportive staff team. DBS enhanced disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualifications required.
• Experience with Reception, KS1 and KS2 pupils.
• Minimum 3 years of school-based experience.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' needs and support learning.
• Establish productive relationships with pupils.
• Support teachers with planning, objectives and resources.
• Deliver learning activities and adapt to pupil responses and needs.
• Promote safeguarding, equal opportunities and a positive learning environment.

Skills

Autistic pupil support

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA qualifications

GCSE Maths & English at C/4

Job description

Elm Tree Primary Academy invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs in a dedicated team. The role focuses on enabling autistic pupils through high-quality assessment, planning and collaborative work with teachers.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum delivery, parent liaison, and safeguarding, with opportunities to develop leadership skills within a supportive staff team. DBS enhanced disclosure is required.