Higher Level Teaching Assistant
West Lea School
Enfield
- Expired
- Salary:
- (NJC Outer London Scale 5, Scale Point 12 to 17)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 June 2024
Job overview
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the role of HLTA at West Lea School. The salary range for this role is NJC Outer London Scale 5 (Scale Point 12 to 17) £22,705-£24,510. The hours are 31.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 INSET days) and this is a permanent role. We want you to feel confident in applying and hope this pack will help you to decide whether this role is right for you. We’ll gladly answer any questions you have and, if you’d like to see us in action, we would love to show you around.
The deadline for applications is Friday 14th June 2024, 5pm with interviews being held on a date TBC.
We expect the successful applicant to start in September 2024.
HLTAs at West Lea School provide care, support and assistance to the learners - all of whom have complex needs. These may include medical needs, physical disability, speech and language and communication difficulties, emotional and learning difficulties.
We aim to enable learners to participate and develop their abilities with our inclusive and needs based classroom practice with a joined-up approach to relationships, behavior and teaching and learning. Class Teams, (Teachers, HLTA and TAs), work together to break down barriers through their use of our personalized, adaptive and inclusive curriculum. Class Teams enable learners to enjoy a range of activities that broaden their horizons as well as developing future proofed skills.
Support staff across the whole school work to allow all our learners to flourish at West Lea whilst also promoting their independence.
Under the direction and supervision of qualified teachers, HLTAs complement teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum through:
· Leading and delivering of small group sessions
· Leading and developing class team members where appropriate
· Covering classes for absent staff and PPA time
HLTAs will be required to cover for TAs when they are released to perform their additional duties including cover for integration, independent travel etc.
As a community of 220 employees serving nearly 450 learners aged 4-25 with special educational needs and disabilities across 4 campuses and several sites, we’re seeking someone who is culturally aligned, who shares our values and is happy to contribute to the wider life of our happy and successful school.
West Lea is all about innovation, and as such, we are constantly evolving. The only true way to see what we can offer is by coming to see us and discovering why we believe you should make ‘our’ school, ‘your’ school. We want to provide you with all the information you need to decide whether the role and our school setting are right for you. We welcome questions and would love to show you around.
West Lea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK. CVs will not be accepted. The post holder may be required to work at any West Lea School site.
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About West Lea School
Welcome to West Lea School, an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, no matter who they are or where they come from. Catering for students aged 4-19 with special educational needs, our four campuses – Meridian, Haselbury, Learning for Life and Horizon – equip children with a ‘suitcase’ of skills to help them progress on to further education and into the world of work. While the world provides many obstacles, we believe in tearing down walls and encourage each individual to reach beyond their realities, take risks and above all, believe in themselves.
As a part of a strong community, we are a group of people who work together to help each other, both socially and professionally. What makes a community strong is its agreement towards a common goal. ‘Learning without barriers’ is at the heart of everything we do, and our values are directly linked to all the work and support that goes on throughout the school community. We are a place of opportunity for growth and experience.
Promoting innovation, independence, kindness and inclusion, we want our students to leave West Lea in a position where they feel confident, not only in their academic abilities, but in themselves too. Working together, there is never a shortage of opportunities for our children to strive for greatness.
As part of this, West Lea is proud to be a member of The Enterprise Cooperative Trust (ECT) – a partnership of likeminded schools, charities, community groups and businesses, providing a holistic education which goes beyond academic achievement. Enterprise Cooperative Trust has a collective vision to improve education and life opportunities for all children and young people in Enfield. It challenges the ‘status quo’ by drawing on the expertise of the local community and neighbouring organisations to help our children flourish in the working world, both now and into the future.
With caring teachers and support staff, we offer a safe, secure learning environment and meet the daily pastoral and academic needs of all our pupils.
At West Lea School, we see ourselves as one big family. We help mainstream schools in the area by offering interim respite to those who need it and a school place for the few who cannot cope within a mainstream setting.
West Lea School is all about innovation, and as such, we are constantly evolving! The only true way to see what we can offer is by coming to see us and discovering why we believe you should make ‘our’ school, ‘your’ school. We have an open-door policy and would love to meet you.
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