Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are delighted to be recruiting a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and hard-working Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with students with special educational needs, under the direction of the SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO.

We teach an ambitious and rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students to achieve positive outcomes and go ‘Beyond Expectations’. You will work under the guidance of the SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO in addressing the need of students who require help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the classroom, in order to achieve their full potential.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• Passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children

• Well organised and motivated to support students of all abilities and needs

• Energetic and have a can-do attitude

• Committed to safeguarding and the well-being of everyone at the school

• Experienced at working with (or have a desire to work with) children with special educational needs, who have a real passion to support and enable the learning and development of the children in our academy

• Able to support learners within their classroom environment as well as their personal and social development during socialising periods through unstructured times including accessing the academy pledge

Applicants with experience and qualifications as well as applicants with a desire to start a career in this field will be considered. What is important to us is that we appoint someone who is totally committed to the post and can demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver quality first Teaching and Learning across the 11-16 age range. We need someone who will work effectively and enthusiastically with our SENDCO and other colleagues to meet the needs of students who need extra support to meet their potential.

In return, we can offer:

• A positive and supportive working environment focused on student progress and achievement with a relentless focus on going ‘Beyond Expectations’.

• An exciting opportunity to join an academy with a fantastic cohort of students and a highly supportive staff and leadership team.

• Training and CPD opportunities.