SEN - HLTA

Job Description: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our outstanding special school, which provides exceptional residential care and education for 220 students aged 4 to 19. This role is pivotal in supporting our diverse student body, helping them achieve their full potential through tailored educational support and engaging learning experiences. As an HLTA, you will play a crucial role in covering lessons, providing individualized support, and working across various year groups to meet the unique needs of our students. Your contributions will be integral to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Lesson Coverage: Deliver engaging and effective lessons across various subjects and year groups, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher.
• 1:1 and Small Group Support: Provide tailored support to individual students and small groups, addressing their specific learning needs and promoting their academic and personal development.
• EYFS to Year 11: Work with students from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Year 11, adapting teaching methods to suit different age groups and learning abilities.
• Collaborative Planning: Work closely with teachers and other support staff to plan and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and differentiated instruction.
• Behaviour Management: Implement positive behaviour management strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Extracurricular Activities: Assist in organizing and supervising extracurricular activities, fostering students' social skills and interests.

Requirements:

• Flexibility: Ability to work across different year groups and adapt to varying educational needs and environments.
• Engagement Skills: Strong ability to engage and support students in a wide range of subjects, fostering a love for learning.
• Physical Fitness: Fit, active, and mobile to meet the physical demands of working with students who may have diverse needs.
• Personal Qualities: Good sense of humour, resilience, and a positive attitude to handle the challenges and rewards of working in a special school setting.
• Phonics Knowledge: Familiarity with Read, Write Inc and Fresh Start programs for phonics teaching is desirable.
• Makaton Knowledge: Proficiency in Makaton, a language program using signs and symbols to help people communicate, is highly desirable.

Additional Skills and Attributes:

• Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a collaborative and supportive school culture.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to interact with students, parents, and colleagues effectively.
• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development and willingness to participate in training and workshops.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students with special educational needs, helping them achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about education and have the skills and qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!