Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Company Description

The Divergent School Group provides a new model of special education for children in the missing middle - those children who need more specific support than mainstream schools offer, but who do not need the intensity of support typically found in special schools.

The Divergent School Harborough is our pioneering school, establishing the first in a national group of schools, providing a special school environment, with a close connection to Brooke House College.

It is our mission to contribute to the national offer for children with SEN/D. With contemporary approaches to neuro-diversity and highly skilled staff we provide high quality education which is just the right fit for children with special needs in the missing middle.

Safeguarding is integral to all that we do.

Role Description

This is a rare opportunity for child-focused Higher Level Teaching Assistant to be part of building a new special school, with a new model, from the very beginning.

The HLTA will be responsible for supporting the Class Teacher to deliver the curriculum of the school to their own class of 6 - 10 pupils. They will provide high quality support to pupils throughout lessons in all subjects in the national curriculum Key Stage Three framework. Lesson delivery is heavily individualised according to pupil's talents and special educational needs. Your work, including integration Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy approaches, will play a critical role in helping our pupils to be well and learn at school.

Safeguarding children will also be a vital aspect of the role.

The HLTA will ensure the principles of the school are applied in their work in the classroom, genuinely keeping the child, and everything they have to offer, at the centre of their work. Pastoral support will also be an important element of the role.

• on-site, based in Market Harborough
• term time only
• Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
• £25,000 - £27,000 salary
• paid pro-rata
• safer recruitment procedures apply
• passionate equal opportunities ethos

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (holds HLTA qualification)
• At least two years experience as HLTA in a special school
• Comfortable supporting the Class Teacher across all Key
• Stage Three subjects
• Expertise in supporting children with SEN/D, with a focus on delivering excellent educational outcomes for neurodivergent children
• Sound knowledge of child centered and strengths lead practice
• Heartfelt belief in the rights of children with special needs to a