Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our thriving school. 

The Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated HLTA who is committed, skilled and enthusiastic about supporting children's social, emotional and mental health needs. 

We are seeking a qualified HLTA, or a candidate who is ambitious and keen to progress their career and undertake HLTA training. The role will predominately be to work with children with SEMH needs across the school. This work may involve supporting pupils in class, in small groups and / or individually.

The successful candidates must demonstrate that they are:

• Able to display a secure knowledge of, and skill in, effective HLTA practice;

• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of children's varying SEMH needs and know how to cater for and support them;

• Able to enthuse and inspire children to reach high levels of achievement;

• Set high expectations for pupil behaviour and build positive, respectful relationships with children;

• Able to make a significant contribution to this thriving school;

• Be able to ope​rate with unconditional positive regard for children and colleagues at all times.

• Be ambitious and willing to advance their own professional development, by undertaking necessary training for the role.

In return the school will offer:

• A new bright and inviting Thrive Room to support this important role.

• Professional development, inc,.HLTA training where necessary, Thrive Approach training, Mental Health First Aid Training,Trauma Awareness training and more.

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated children with supportive parents;

• Friendly and supportive staff and governors;

• The opportunity to develop your career in a forward-thinking school.

Our school is committed to Safeguarding Children and any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclose and Barring Service.

Closing date:  Friday 10th December 2021

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Interviews:  Wednesday 15th December 2021

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Please email you application forms to hall.j3@welearn365.com