Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Grade 5 Scale Point 15 - 20 pro rata

35 or 37 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Bradfield Secondary School is an 11-16 Academy, sponsored by INOVA Multi Academy Trust. We are rated as a “Good” school by Ofsted with the ambition to improve further. The school serves over 1000 pupils and the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength.

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working at Bradfield Secondary School, who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic  Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and supportive SEND Department. 

We are an inclusive school who always work hard to make our practice as good as it possibly can be for all the pupils. This role is to work as part of a team of Teaching Assistants, and alongside subject teachers. The role involves delivering interventions to develop academic, social communication and emotional regulation skills.

The children with whom you would be working will have a range of SEND. You will be required to understand and support children facing these barriers.

The right candidate will:

-work effectively with subject teachers in lessons to enable pupils to access learning and make good progress

- deliver high quality interventions for both small groups and individuals

- develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff showing care, patience, empathy and encouragement

- have good Numeracy and Literacy Skills

- have experience working with young people with SEND

- have an ability to work using their own initiative

- have a positive and resilient mindset

- have the skills to maintain effective relationships and work well as a team

- have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults

- be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills

- a commitment to ensuring the safety of our pupils

- hold strong values that are aligned with the school and our department

We can offer you:

· the opportunity for professional growth

· first class continuing professional development opportunities

· support from an experienced and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to staff wellbeing and reduction in workload

Bradfield Secondary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website and familiarise themselves with Bradfield Secondary School Safeguarding procedures.

Safeguarding Statement

At Bradfield Secondary School we take the safeguarding of our pupils very seriously.

We encourage and guide our pupils to adopt safe practices and live healthy lifestyles.

We all have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We have safeguarding policies and systems in place to help their safety, and to ensure a consistent approach to practices throughout the school, followed by all staff. We regularly undertake training, and our policy is reviewed annually and in line with any changes made to Keeping Children Safe in Education, which you can view below.

We are committed to working closely with parents and carers for the benefit of our pupils. We also work with professionals to help families receive any support that they require. 

Please be aware that during weekends and school holidays you will not be able to contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Designated Safeguarding Deputies. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or young person during these times, please contact the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855 (24-hour service)

If you think a child or a young person is in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999 at any time.

If you are a child or young person and are worried or feel unsafe then you can get help from Childline a free, private and confidential service. You can chat online or on the phone, 0800 1111, any time.