Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Stubbin Wood School part of TEAM Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are currently looking for an HLTA with SEN experience, pastoral support, including student mental health support and engaging with relevant services, to join us.  

To compliment teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies. 

To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also, to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. 

To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life. 

To provide cover for planned absences of teachers.

We can offer: 

- A rewarding job in a fulfilling role working in our calm, friendly and welcoming school. 

- Support from a dedicated Senior Leadership Team. 

- Excellent career development opportunities 

- A chance to work within a supportive professional team of staff, Governors and parents where ‘together everyone achieves more’ to place our pupils learning and happiness at the heart of everything we do. 

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed (with social distancing guidelines adhered to). Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01623 742795. 

Please read the Person Specification and Job Description and, if you have the skills that we’re looking for we will be delighted to hear from you. Please send your application using the Trust’s application form to: recruitment@stubbinwood.teameducation.org

Please note all successful applicants will be subjected to an Enhanced DBS