Higher Level Teaching Assistant

What we need We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and ambitious school. This position will involve working on a 1:1 basis with some of our pupils. Experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs is desirable and a passion for enabling pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential is essential. The core purpose of your role will be: To work with and support teachers in providing a high quality educational experience for all pupils To cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate To support pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes (where the teacher is not present) To support teachers with monitoring, assessing and evaluating pupil’s attainment and progress Establish positive relationship with pupils in order to support them and respond to their individual needs Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching staff, non-teaching staff, parents and carers We offer The opportunity to make a difference Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn A supportive community of families and external partners A friendly and inclusive working environment Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team Comprehensive induction and probation support Reward & Benefits A competitive salary Access to Local Government Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution Excellent training and development opportunities Enhanced employee assistance programme (including medical advice, financial support, legal advice and carer support for employee and household members) Occupational Health Service Well-being app Family Friendly and Employee Health & Wellbeing policies Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.