Higher Level Teaching Assistant

‘As individuals, we are unique. Together we build a community’

Learning in primary school can transform a child's life, and we aim to make a difference for our children.

Every person in our school strongly promotes the values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and growth. These values are encompassed by the value we place on community; belonging to and contributing to the school and wider community.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young learners?

We are searching for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to complement the professional work of class teachers under the direction of the SEND Lead in school. You will primarily take responsibility for learning activities, under an agreed system of supervision, for our children with SEND. This will involve planning, preparation and delivery of learning activities for individuals and groups of children to enable them to succeed both academically and personally at school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working within a forward-thinking team to deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps young children to develop
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children
• Make accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and stages of development of the individual children.

You will be a passionate HLTA with experience of working with children with SEND, who is committed to providing an exciting and inspiring curriculum for all pupils. You will be looking for a new challenge where you will be instrumental in supporting our children with SEND across the school.

Candidates should have:

• HLTA standards for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Experience of working with children with SEND, challenging behaviour is also highly desirable
• Experience of working in a primary school setting to deliver a high standard of care and education
• Experience working with vulnerable young people/children
• Kind, empathetic, patient, and resilient nature
• Experience of planning and delivering challenging, engaging and enjoyable learning activities
• An understanding of how to develop relationships with the children, enabling them to be comfortable in their surroundings
• Experiencing of supporting parents and carers
• Experience of working with wider professionals to support pupils
• A commitment to professional development

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, welcoming and hardworking children.
• Effective and supportive collaboration working.
• Supportive colleagues and a friendly, hard-working environment.
• A school that is committed to the well-being, work life balance of all staff
• A team that cares and puts the children at the centre of all that they do.
• The opportunity to be part of an aspirational school and make a difference for our children.
• A supportive governing body committed to excellence.
• Commitment to an exciting and effective programme of professional development.

Why become a HLTA?

• Impactful and Rewarding Work - Make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
• Supportive Environment - Thrive in a collaborative and supportive workplace.
• Professional Development - Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged through the school. Please contact Mrs Mclean, Headteacher on 024 76302004 or admin@willenhallprimary.org

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.