Higher Level Teaching Assistants SGPS252612

Job Purpose:

• Provide high‑quality class cover for PPA and other release time under the overall direction of the Headteacher.

• Deliver targeted support for identified pupils, individually or in small groups, to accelerate progress.
• Follow all school policies to meet the learning, care and safeguarding needs of children.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to uphold the school’s vision and motto:
• Vision: To be a continually improving learning community for all, where children realise their potential.
• Motto: Working together to be the best we can.

Accountability to: Deputy Headteacher

Professional Responsibilities

• Uphold the school’s curriculum, values and policies at all times.
• Maintain a professional, positive and proactive approach in all aspects of the role.

Curriculum Support

• Deliver planned learning experiences as directed by the class teacher.
• Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and supported.
• Respond to individual learning needs and provide appropriate scaffolding.
• Encourage cooperative learning and active engagement in lessons.
• Organise and maintain an effective learning environment and appropriate resources.
• Prepare and adapt resources that reflect pupils’ interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
• Use a range of teaching and learning strategies to support progress and communicate expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ learning and contribute to planning and assessment in line with the school’s Assessment Policy, which includes marking and feedback,
• Provide feedback to children, teachers and the Inclusion Leader as required.
• Use relevant strategies to support behaviour management, following the school’s behaviour policy.
• Accompany pupils on school visits and support learning in unfamiliar environments. The timing of such visits may overrun the school day.
• Contribute to school priorities within the Raising Achievement Plan.
• Assist with the supervision of tests and assessments.
• Reinforce learning during group work or individual support sessions.

Management of Pupils

• Welcome children to school and supervise them until the start of the school day as part of the government’s universal breakfast club offer.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with pupils.
• Support behaviour in a manner that considers pupils’ personal, social and emotional needs.
• Implement rewards and sanctions in line with school policies.
• Promote a calm, purposeful and well‑disciplined learning environment.
• Supervise children at lunch and break times on a rota.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work effectively as part of a team, sharing information, ideas and expertise.
• Participate in INSET days and ongoing professional development and learning.
• Liaise professionally with parents, carers and external professionals in accordance with school procedures.
• Contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative staff culture.

General Duties

• Act as a positive role model and uphold high expectations.
• Follow all safeguarding procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Engage in staff development and learning opportunities.
• Apply school policies consistently and adapt to changes arising from school or government developments.
• Participate in wider school community events and Opportunities and Thrive experiences when required.
• Undertake any additional duties reasonably assigned by the Headteacher.
• Promote and uphold the vision and ethos of the school in all aspects of work.