Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary range: £95 - £110 per day

Start: November 2024

Appointment type: Temp to Perm,

Contracted weeks: 39 term-time weeks plus 1 floating week during holiday time

Contracted days: 5 (Mon - Fri) Contracted hours: 35 (7 hours per day)

About Our Client

There has never been a better time to join an ever-growing company as a HLTA at their Liverpool School. They are an established alternative education provider which is part of a network of 4 other centres. Through collaboration, they provide unique opportunities for learners, staff and the community. It is a fantastic place to work. They are a specialist independent school which provides a broad curriculum offering a range of vocational elements. The company has a well-balanced, supportive & knowledgeable executive board which works well with the staff teams working within the school to remain utterly focused and committed to giving the learners the best experience and education they can possibly offer.

About You

We need a HLTA who has SEN experience and is highly motivated, with imagination and focus to join our client on their journey. If you are a HLTA that is dedicated to improving the life chances of children, please get in touch! Are you an exceptional teaching assistant who wants to make a real difference to the lives of children with SEND? We are currently looking for a HLTA who is:

● An experienced practitioner with the ability to support and enrich excellent teaching that meets the needs of all pupils

● Passionate about enriching the curriculum ensuring that all children have access with a personalised entitlement

To be successful in this role you will require commitment to their model of social inclusion and a clear understanding of what an alternative provision is and what one looks like. You will ideally have had some sort of experience teaching and some sort of experience in dealing with the types of learners who struggle in a mainstream school setting. You will need to be able to motivate and inspire the learners to complete work and behave appropriately in accordance with company policies. You will need to be able to build professional working relationships with learners and fellow staff and you will have the ability to work as part of a team, making good decisions and contributing to the teaching and delivery of all aspects of the courses they offer.

About the Role

PURPOSE: To work independently providing Preparation, Planning and Assessment (PPA) cover with a significant commitment to whole class teaching. To work collaboratively with class teachers to plan, teach and assess an innovative curriculum so all pupils (including pupils with special educational needs and disabilities) may achieve success in line with the school vision, ethos and aims. The delivery model is 80% practical:20% theory and therefore your ability to build positive, respectful and responsive relationships with young people, who are deemed 'hard to reach', is essential. Underpinning this will be a commitment to safeguarding and a sound knowledge of health and safety.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure all company procedures are implemented and followed including H&S, Risk Assessment and Safeguarding

Treat Safeguarding young people as a priority

Challenge inappropriate behaviour and de-escalate potential incidents according to company policy

Remain on-site at all times during provision and supervise young people in your care

Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead and report all incidents and accidents to the Centre Manager

To work in a variety of ways to support, motivate and challenge identified students to raise levels of attendance and good behaviour.

To develop an understanding of the special educational needs of the identified students

Support students with additional needs to access the classroom and meet their learning and personal goals

To Coordinate an individualised curriculum for identified students.

To organise and develop teaching and learning resources and ensure that learning experiences offered to them are appropriate and relevant to their needs.

To continually review and develop the range of learning experiences offered to students in conjunction with subject specialists.

To ensure records and files are kept up to date relating to the identified students

Invigilate external assessments

Manage programme budgets and order resources in a timely manner

Take responsibility for delivering learning activities with groups who would benefit from a different learning approach as agreed with the class tutor.

Any other task directed by the Head of School which falls within the purview of the post.

Commitment to complete mandatory CPD each year, attend 5 days staff training days. Contribute to a working SEF.

Feedback to parents on Learners' progress as appropriate

Act as a Key Worker taking responsibility for groups of Learners.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be added to or changed to from time-to-time following discussion and consultation with the post holder and line manager. We and our client are an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

About us

We are People Dynamix Education, a bespoke supply and recruitment company based on Merseyside, dedicated to providing high-quality staffing solutions for educational institutions. Specialising in sourcing talented and qualified teachers, teaching assistants, administrative staff and support staff, Educational Supply ensures that schools are equipped with the right professionals. With a focus on personalised service and a deep understanding of the educational sector's unique needs, the company prides itself on matching the right candidates with the right roles, contributing to the success and stability of educational communities across the region.

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ALL ensure that recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. There is a requirement for all staff to go through robust vetting procedures including an Enhanced DBS where relevant. It is important to note that it is a criminal offence to apply for this position if you have been barred from teaching or working in any educational setting, school, college or Early Years setting.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for our client. This will depend on the nature of the post and the circumstances and background of your offence(s). This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Safer recruitment procedures and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants