High Learning Teaching Assistant
Highams Park School
Waltham Forest
- £24,730 - £25,083 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- 34 hours 35 minutes - 39 weeks per year - NJC (Outer London) Scale 3 Points 5 - 6
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As Soon As Possible
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2026
Job overview
Job Purpose
To work with children with a wide range of special needs covering the 4 areas of SEND.
To lead on a wide range of interventions in order to help close attainment gaps and increase school attendance.
To oversee the effective day to day supervision of the library
Responsibilities
To work as part of the learning support team alongside other members of staff supporting all students, paying particular attention to those with special needs as identified by the SENCO.
To actively encourage all students to achieve their full potential and help them access the
National Curriculum.
To build students’ self-esteem.
To effectively manage the library
To lead on developing literacy and reading across the school
To run core booster groups after school
To lead on a wide range of interventions and track progress, as directed by the SENCo
To lead on the day to day running of the library and promote literacy across the school
To write pupil passports and track progress
To be a link HLTA for a core group of students as directed by the SENCo
To attend meetings as directed by the SENCo
To assist students with intimate care.
To encourage the students independence and self-reliance.
To use the schools system of reward in order to encourage students to do their best.
To work with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, giving extra support when needed.
To observe all students and identify those who may have a problem not previously identified, to assess and report to SENCO as necessary.
To carry out assessments as directed by the SENCO.
To support and help teachers in providing suitable learning experiences for their classes.
All support staff undertake a first aid training course to be a school first aider.
To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace.
Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy and e Safety policy.
The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by
the Principal to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.
Supporting the ethos, aims and core values of the school.
Special responsibilities for HLTA will be based on areas of expertise discussed and agreed on
appointment
Personal Specification
Essential
GCSE (or equivalent) at grades A* to C in English and Mathematics and education to A-level as a minimum, higher education is preferred.
To maintain confidentiality and Data Protection adherence at all times.
Excellent working knowledge of equipment and ICT packages relevant to specialist area.
Ability to negotiate effectively with adults and children.
Desirable
Previous experience and/or working in a school, but not essential as training will be given.
Attached documents
About Highams Park School
Highams Park School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school serving the local area.
On the 1st October 2011 it became an Academy. As an Academy it is run by Highams Park Academy Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee. The Highams Park Academy Trust is the equivalent of the Governing Body for the school.
There are over 1,600 pupils and students including approximately 500 in the 6th Form. The school is very popular and normally receives around 5 applications for every 1 place in the school. The school regularly achieves excellent exam results that usually place it at the top of the local area school performance tables. Most of the 6th Form go on to university, some to the most prestigious.
We aim to provide a calm but purposeful atmosphere with a clearly defined pattern of behaviour and dress. Considerable emphasis is placed on developing caring and considerate attitudes in our pupils. We recognise the value of the individual and make every effort to provide opportunities for children to succeed not only in academic work but also in every aspect of life. The staff have high expectations and we organise a rigorous curriculum to stretch every pupil. Children's progress is carefully monitored and their progress is reported regularly to parents. The school aims to challenge and stretch every pupil from those with learning difficulties to the talented or very able. The curriculum is carefully balanced and aims to prepare children to go out into a challenging technological society equipped with the relevant attitudes and skills.
We believe that schoolwork cannot always be completed during the school day and therefore a programme of homework is organised for all pupils, which takes account of their age and ability. Tasks are set to do at home which may include assignments and investigative work as well as more traditional work.
We place considerable emphasis on parental involvement in education and we see the whole process as a partnership. The pastoral system is organised in such a way that parents have contact throughout the five years with one tutor who will know their children's needs and problems. Any parent is welcome to discuss a problem with the tutor of the Head of Year as appropriate. As well as the usual pattern of Open Evenings there is considerable parental consultation throughout the year.
In order to achieve our aim of overall development for each pupil a comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities is organised by the staff. These include participation in every major sport, dance, drama, music and a variety of clubs. These take place before school, at lunchtime, after school and on Saturday mornings. There are also opportunities for the children to participate in residential courses, field work and educational visits.
We are extremely proud of the pupils` achievements and the facilities available for them. Their achievements are made possible through the dedicated hard work of the highly talented and professional teachers that we are lucky to have at Highams Park.
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