Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) 

Barnsley

£85 to £95 per day

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Level 4 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Start: May 2021

Vision for Education are urgently seeking a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to work in an SEND setting in Barnsley. This role is on a time long term basis until the end of the academic year, with the possibility to continue into 2021/2022.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to join a supportive and friendly team, whilst supporting and inspiring young people with a broad spectrum of SEND.  

The role

As HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) you will be supporting the class teacher in both teaching and the guidance of other classroom teaching assistants. The children that you will be working with are KS2 age but will have a variety of needs and abilities. SEND may include but not be limited to ASD, SLD, MLD, Physical and Medical needs, sensory needs, and related behavioural needs.

Starting in May 2021 this role requires full time availability Monday to Friday and will continue until at least July 2021.

The school

This is a large SEND school that caters for a broad spectrum of needs. Based in Barnsley, it is also easily accessible from Rotherham, Sheffield and Huddersfield.

Requirements

To be considered for the HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) position, you will:

• Hold a level 4 Teaching assistant qualification or equivalent

• Have previous experience of supporting SEND is highly desirable but not essential

• At least 3 months experience as a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) is essential

• Available from May 2021 on a full time basis is essential

• Hold an enhanced DBS which is registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one

• References to cover the last 2 years of employment is essential

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education  

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and we are part of the world-renowned education company Tes Global.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package worth over £500.

• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)  who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact Katy Crowther on 0114 5530900 or email katy.crowther@visionforeducation.co.uk 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.