Higher Level Teaching Assistant (KS2)

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Situated in over forty acres, Crosfields currently educates boys and girls in our Junior and Senior departments. An exceptionally friendly school, Crosfields emphasises manners, kindness and good behaviour. The children benefit from a vast range of opportunities provided by a committed and talented staff enhanced by facilities which are second to none. 

Though they are taught broadly, the children are also taught thoroughly, preparing them for the challenges that await inside and outside of school and also laying the foundations for the adults they will become.

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The role of the HLTA is one which is fully supportive of and complementary to the class teacher. Experience in Special Education Needs and Disabilities is desirable as well as a broad working know ledge of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) code of practice.

The HLTA will be responsible to the Junior School SENCO, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ultimately the Head.

Above all we seek an individual who is going to give the children a lifelong love of learning. The candidate must be approachable and engaging. The ideal candidate would have experience of working within KS2.

OBJECTIVES 

• To support pupils and staff across KS2.

• To promote high standards of behaviour. 

• Contribute to the ethos, value and aims of the school. 

• Be aware of and comply with all relevant school policies, including those relating to
  safeguarding, health and safety and data protection.

SUPPORTING TEACHING

• Work independently and collaboratively with teaching staff in the planning and preparation of resources and delivery of the curriculum.

• Differentiate resources and equipment so lessons can be accessed by all pupils.

• Provide teaching cover as and when required.

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning to individual pupils, small groups and classes as
  required.

• Be proactive in managing pupil behaviour.

• Provide relevant admin support to teaching staff.

• Take a lead role in supporting pupils with SEND.

• Take on the administration, screening and teaching of some pupils in communication
  with and support from the Learning Empowerment Team.

• Liaise with the Learning Empowerment Team and class teachers about areas of concern
  regarding specific children.

PUPIL SUPPORT

• Provide support to pupils in specialist areas of learning as required. 

• Deliver pastoral support to pupils as required.

• Carry out duties that support pupils’ learning while operating in accordance with the
   school's policies and procedures.

• Work as part of a team to develop pupils’ learning needs.

• Enforce the school’s Behaviour Policy through effective classroom management.

• Be familiar with the ‘Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25
  years’, and support pupils with SEND appropriately.

• Understand the school’s safeguarding procedures and actively promote pupils’ wellbeing
   and safety.

• Implement individual support for pupils based on their needs and circumstances, e.g.
  deliver support in line with a pupil’s personal plan.

ORGANISATION

• To be familiar with Child Protection policies.

• Ensure the well-being of all children by following health and safety regulations including
  the reporting of accidents.

• Follow all codes of practice in relation to the school’s SEND, Behaviour and Discipline
  policy and pastoral care ethos.

• To act as a member of the school staff as a whole, participating fully in collective
  enterprises whenever they occur.

• Attend and contribute purposefully to the life of the school through effective
participation in briefings, staff meetings, and departmental meetings and through the use
of management systems necessary to co-ordinate the management of the school.

SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL

• Undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the
  competence of the post as directed by the headteacher.

• Participate in meetings as required.

TRAINING

• Undertake relevant CPD.

COMMUNICATION

• Work with the SENCO to ensure pupils with SEND are appropriately supported. 

• Work with the DSL and their deputies to ensure safeguarding is promoted. 

• Maintain positive relationships with pupils and their parents.

Please see the attached Applicant Info Pack for further details.