Company:
Clarus Education Ltd
Location: Wembley
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant with Physical Disabilities Focus
Salary: circa £30,215 £31,864 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: December 2024
Location: Brent
As an HLTA working in the Upper School you will be committed to inclusive education by working in mainstream classes, delivering high-quality support and intervention.You will also be expected to collaborate with families and other professionals to ensure exceptional care for students with EHCPs who have specific medical needs such as diabetes or a visual impairment, for example.
We are looking to appoint an HLTA with good literacy, numeracy and communication skills as well as someone who shows initiative and flexibility, and is able to relate to students from 11 to 18 years of age.We are particularly keen to hear from someone who holds HLTA status and has experience of working with people who have medical needs.
You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.
In return we will offer:
motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
friendly and supportive staff
well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
a commitment to professional development
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Good written and spoken English and numeracy skills GCSE grade C or equivalent
At least 3 years experience in a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) role or similar
Desirable
Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification (either achieved or working towards formal recognition of competence against HLTA standards) in SEN or subject specialism
Good Degree
Demonstrated accredited training / INSET either in subject specialism or in relevant area of SEN
A willingness to undertake further training and / or qualifications as required
Experience within mainstream secondary environment
Current experience of using ICT to support learning
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Recent relevant experience in supporting students with a range of SEN in a mainstream setting
Proven track record of working collaboratively with other professionals (e.g. teaching staff, outside agencies etc.) to deliver high quality teaching and support to SEN students
Desirable
Experience in working with SEN students across KS3, KS4 and KS5
Experience of supporting students with medical condition across KS3, KS4 and KS5 such as visual impairment or physical impairments
Experience of supporting students with type 1 diabetes
Experience in creating and delivering highly differentiated learning programs and resources to individuals, small groups or within whole class setting
Experience in supporting / mentoring or line managing less experienced colleagues
If you are interested in this HLTA opportunity, interviews are taking place NOW!
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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