Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are looking for:

• Experience of working with children/young adults with behavioural difficulties and those with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties where appropriate
•  Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Willingness and ability to undertake HLTA Level responsibilities (refer to HLTA standards
• Willingness to participate in training, performance management and self evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Training in the relevant learning strategies and /or in a particular curriculum or learning area, eg. bilingual
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
• Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier
• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Full working knowledge and understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategic processes and barriers to learning
• Ability to organise, motivate and lead a team
• Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
• Understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek opportunities
• Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate

Personal Style and Behaviour:

• Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work.
• Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards.
• The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges.
• Personal commitment to ensure support is equally accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of the pupils.
• Personal commitment to continuous self-development.
• Personal Commitment to continuous school improvement.
• Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a DBS check

 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation