Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA)

The BOA Group are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and aspirational Higher Level Learning Assistant to join the team at BOA Digital Technologies Academy.

The BOA Group is a unique and outstanding creative educational setting, committed to the highest standards of excellence. We are a growing Multi-Academy Trust offering creative hubs for the expressive arts and for specialist technical and digital skills. 

Currently comprising of three academies – ‘BOA Creative, Digital and Performing Arts’ (opened in 2011), ‘BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy’ (opened in 2021) and ‘BOA Digital Technologies’ (opened in September 2022) – located in the centre of Birmingham and within the hub of the creative and digital industries in the West Midlands, we benefit from superb facilities for academic, vocational and extra-curricular activities.

THE ROLE:

BOA Group is seeking to appoint a Higher Level Learning Assistant, working alongside the wider staff and leaders to provide excellence across the Group. The role will be primarily based at BOA Digital Technologies Academy with travel to other BOA locations as required. 

The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the academic and personal development of students with additional learning needs within a secondary school setting. The LSA will work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals to provide tailored support, foster inclusion, and ensure all students can access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

The Group believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first-rate educational environment with excellent facilities, outstanding teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills. 

If you share the Academy Trust’s vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community then we would be delighted to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the person specification.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All offers are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks and successful completion of a contractual probationary period.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form and supporting statement. Where appropriate, please state within your application your specialist subject(s) and other subjects and at which level you are able to teach.

CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please. We reserve the right to hire for this position prior to the closing date.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For an information conversation or for more information please contact Christopher Barfoot, PA to the Chief Executive Officer, who will direct you to the most appropriate person.

E: Christopher.Barfoot@BOA-Group.co.uk

T: 0121 359 9300