Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Special Needs Support

The Shaw Education Trust; Cheshire, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (Staff

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Shaw Education Trust is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning in a setting for pupils with severe and complex needs. You will work closely with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to deliver targeted activities and provide high-quality support tailored to each pupil's development.

We value energy, creativity, and commitment to safeguarding, with a focus on helping every pupil achieve their potential and progress within a nurturing, inclusive environment.

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.
• Has high expectations and genuinely believes that every pupil can achieve and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and deliver targeted activities to individual needs.
• Provide high-quality support tailored to pupils' independence, communication and personal development.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to promote meaningful progress for pupils.

Skills

Differentiated learning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Patience and resilience

Independent working

Job description

The Shaw Education Trust is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning in a setting for pupils with severe and complex needs. You will work closely with teachers and a multidisciplinary team to deliver targeted activities and provide high-quality support tailored to each pupil's development.

We value energy, creativity, and commitment to safeguarding, with a focus on helping every pupil achieve their potential and progress within a nurturing, inclusive environment.