Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only (39 weeks) Required: ASAP DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF AN OUTSTANDING AND SUCCESSFUL TEAM? ARE YOU A CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE PRACTITIONER? ARE YOU COMMITTED TO CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT? DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR AN ORGANISATION THAT PROMOTES BEST PRACTICE AND VALUES IT’S STAFF? We are looking for a highly-motivated, dedicated and hardworking Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA’s) to support the learning and development of our pupils across the school. This role involves supporting Class Teachers in delivering teaching and learning objectives, acting as a role model for learning and best practice for our Teaching Assistants and other key classroom duties. The successful candidate will have: •

An understanding of the needs and development of learners •

A good knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies •

Ability to identify purposeful interventions and deliver or oversee their delivery and effectiveness •

Experience of working in a special school or similar setting •

Experience of planning and delivering whole class lessons. •

A calm and professional approach •

Support the teacher in overseeing the day-to-day work of TAs •

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the our provision Please Note: The role will involve some planning, preparation and delivering of lessons under the supervision of the Class Teacher. This is a requirement of the post. An HLTA qualification would be an advantage. To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page Completed applications should be emailed to:

[email protected]. You can also download an application and details from the school website https://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/vacancies Closing Date: 10 November 2024 (at noon) Shortlisting: 12 November 2024 Interviews: 18 November 2024 Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required. At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. CVs are not accepted. Linden Lodge School 61 Princes Way London SW19 6JB Telephone: 020 8788 0107