Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are looking to recruit two HLTA's to work with teachers as part of a professional team to support learning activities for classes, groups and/or support pupils undertaking lessons delivered via distance learning or computer aided techniques. 

·       Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

·       To coach, train and support identified school staff, by modelling approaches within mainstream classrooms to support students with identified SEMH, with a view to staff feeling confident and able to use the approaches following the withdrawal of the Mentor.

·       Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

·       Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning

·       Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

·       To work with individual students & groups both within and outside the classroom.

·       Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

·       Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.

·       Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher.

·       Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable.

·       Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning.

·       Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher.

·       Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning.

·       Work effectively and collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external support as required to ensure effective support provision for all students. 

SUPPORT FOR THE SENDCO

·       Recognise own strengths and areas of SEND expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others.

·       To deputise for SENDCO when required.

·       Assist with line management responsibilities, where appropriate, including:

·       Help with the day-to-day management of TAs.

·       Liaising between teaching staff and TAs as appropriate.

·       Contribute to team meetings with TA. 

·       Representing TAs at staff and business meetings, reporting back to the CADD team.

·       Quality assurance of the work conducted by TAs through observation and monitoring of planning and preparation in your area of SEND responsibility.

·       Oversee record keeping systems and processes to ensure consistency and accuracy in your area of SEND responsibility.

·       Assisting with the recruitment, induction and mentoring of new TA staff.

·       Providing appropriate guidance and general supervision to less experienced TA staff.

·       Help organise TA cover; and

·       Work with the SENDCO in supporting and maintaining the performance and development review of TAs.

·       Support students’ access to learning, identifying, recommending and adopting the most appropriate and effective strategies, resources etc.

·       Undertake comprehensive assessments of students in your area of responsibility, as required by the SENDCO, to determine those in need of particular help.

·       Organise primary-secondary school transition and mid-phase entry students.

·       Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources to support students.

·       In collaboration, plan, deliver and monitor specific learning programmes/ interventions for students with SEND /learning difficulties to progress their learning.

·       To develop, implement provision, monitor student progress, and reviewing outcomes of EHCP and SEN students in one of the following: a) Years 7 – 8: b) Years 9 – 10; and c) Years 11 – 13. 

·       Provide administrative support e.g. dealing with correspondence, compilation SEND annual reviews/analysis/reports, making phone calls to parents and professionals.

·       3Contributing to meetings between students, their parents or carers and others from outside agencies to discuss the students’ needs, outcomes, action and progress.

Work with the SENDCO and other HLTA on TA timetable arrangements plus lunch and break duties and when appropriate, help with arranging cover when TAs are absent.

Planning

·       Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role

·       Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available

·       Prepare the classroom for lessons

·       Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities

·       Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning

·       Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities