Job Description
Summary:
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job with a school seeking experienced candidates.
About the School:
A school with a long-standing tradition of educational excellence, rooted in Quaker values, and committed to nurturing individual talents and promoting well-being across a diverse and international community.
The Opportunity:
A school is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This role is integral to ensuring that SEND provision is effectively managed and delivered, with a focus on collaboration, intervention, and pupil progress.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and assist students with special educational needs and disabilities in a variety of learning environments.
- Deliver targeted interventions in both one-to-one and small group settings.
- Work closely with teachers and support staff to develop and implement individual education plans.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing regular updates to the SENCO and teaching staff.
- Ensure compliance with SEND legislation and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with external agencies and parents to support student needs.
- Participate in professional development and training opportunities.
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of inclusive learning strategies.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status or equivalent qualification and experience.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
- Relevant SEND training or demonstrable experience working with pupils with SEND.
- Experience of delivering interventions in one-to-one and small group settings.
- Experience of working collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
- Experience of monitoring and recording pupil progress.
- Understanding of SEND legislation and statutory requirements.
Preferred
- Experience of working in a school setting (primary or secondary) or with pupils with EHCPs and/or complex needs.
- Knowledge of a range of SEND needs and effective strategies to support them.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.