SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We’re Co-op Academy Brierley – a brand new special school in Leeds (LS9) and we’re looking to appoint a SEND HLTA who will take responsibility for agreed learning activities and who will develop and implement effective interventions, enabling our young people to achieve their potential.

Our HLTA will complement the work of Classroom Teachers and take responsibility for agreed learning activities. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning for pupils along with monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on achievement, development and progress.

Learning activities may include working in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies to achieve learning objectives, advising and assisting families to effectively manage behaviours that impact on learning and progress. This may take place in a variety of locations including school, community and home settings. 

In addition, our HLTA will contribute to EHCP’s and other multi-agency plans, observing our young people to assess needs and contribute to target setting, progression and tracking, whilst demonstrating specialist and detailed knowledge that supports effective teaching and removes barriers to learning. This is a truly rewarding role which offers opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. 

So if you have successful experience of working with young people with SEND and are committed to creating opportunities that enable young people to thrive, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

The opening of Co-op Academy Brierley will be delivered by a key team of incredibly talented individuals from across our Trust and partner organisations. It will initially be based in a brand new, purpose-built extension at our Co-op Academy Nightingale site (LS9) from September 2023, before moving to newly built, state of the art premises on Cross Green Lane (LS9). This new facility will provide an outstanding working and learning environment for our colleagues and young people and will sit within a wider site undergoing significant redevelopment by Leeds City Council.  

As a colleague at Co-op Academies Trust, you’ll work within a diverse learning community, striving to deliver an outstanding working and learning experience for all. You will be joining a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that everyone in our Trust can achieve their potential. And of course, you’ll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.

Visit https://brierley.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/ to view our vacancies, download an application form and to find out more about our plans for Co-op Academy Brierley.

Benefits

What you do here really counts. And we offer a range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your wellbeing, or your family, in or outside work. From career progression and working and making a difference within your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op Academies Trust isn’t just your standard job. 

We offer competitive salaries and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as travel season ticket loans, 24-hour access to free money support, and for colleagues who want to save or need help managing finances we have savings and loan products which can be deducted from your pay.

We want you to stay happy and healthy and as a Support staff colleague you’ll get the school holidays/closure period off work. And even better, we offer a free flu vaccine, cycle to work scheme; 24-hour access to free health and wellbeing support and discounted gym membership at Nuffield gyms.

We also offer a 10% discount on Co-op branded Food, with regular increased promotional discounts and offers at various points in the year. 

How to apply

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 15 June 2023

Interviews: Thursday 22 June 2023

Visit https://brierley.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/ to view our vacancies or download an application form. Completed applications should be emailed to

brie-recruitment@coopacademies.co.uk before the closing date and time.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dianne Singleton, HR Administrator on dianne.singleton@coopacademies.co.uk in the first instance.   

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.