Blackstone Education are working with an SEN School opening in September who are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join them on a permanent basis.
- Hours: 38.5 hours per week (term time only)
- Contract type: Full time
- Salary: £25,582
- Interviews to take place WC 30/06/2025
The HLPP will:
Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
Teaching and learning
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate
Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning
Planning
Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
Prepare the classroom for lessons
Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities
Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning
Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the schoolDevelop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Health and safety
Professional development
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Other areas of responsibility
Safeguarding
Person Specification:
Qualifications and Training:
First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
Experience:
Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
Skills and knowledge:
Knowledge of how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the SEND code of practice
Personal Qualities:
Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
Please APPLY now or contact Kirsty at Blackstone Education on 0203 146 9848