Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Summary:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Mentoring role with SEND support and pastoral responsibilities.

About the School:

A school with a strong Christian ethos and a commitment to academic excellence, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for students aged 3 to 19.

The Opportunity:

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), while also contributing to the overall learning experience. This position includes a specific focus on mentoring and pastoral support, ensuring that students receive the individualised attention they need to thrive academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the teaching of children by assisting with classroom activities, administration, supervision, and care duties.
• Deliver learning and interventions to individuals, small groups, and classes, adapting activities to meet pupils’ needs.
• Provide day-to-day operational support within the SEND Department, working closely with the SENDCo and teaching staff.
• Assess, record, and report on pupils’ progress, using this information to enhance their learning and development.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of pupil progress, interventions, and provision.
• Develop and implement support plans, including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Pupil Passports.
• Build and maintain meaningful one-to-one mentoring relationships with students with SEND needs.
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure consistent support for pupils.
• Support pupils during transitions, such as returning from absence or moving between lessons.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience working in a secondary school environment.
• Qualified HLTA status.
• Familiarity with the national curriculum.
• Experience of running successful interventions for SEND/SEMH.

Preferred

• Experience in mentoring students with specific SEND needs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Knowledge of statutory SEND documentation and procedures.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on the Rishworth Pay Scale.
• Term-time only position with 36 weeks of work per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.