About the role
What we need
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and ambitious school. This position will involve working on a 1:1 basis with some of our pupils. Experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs is desirable and a passion for enabling pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential is essential.
The core purpose of your role will be:
- To work with and support teachers in providing a high quality educational experience for all pupils
- Provide PPA cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate
- To support pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes (where the teacher is not present)
- To support teachers with monitoring, assessing and evaluating pupil’s attainment and progress
- Establish positive relationship with pupils in order to support them and respond to their individual needs
- Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school
- Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching staff, non-teaching staff, parents and carers.
We offer
- The opportunity to make a difference
- Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn
- A supportive community of families and external partners
- A friendly and inclusive working environment
- Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team
- Comprehensive induction and probation support
Reward & Benefits
- A competitive salary
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
- Well-being app & staff discounts
- Occupational Health Service
- Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities
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