SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SWINDON

SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant - We need you! Swindon Area

Vision for Education are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed HLTA who is enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful.

We are looking for an individual who:

• can support children with a range of needs, including children with attachment needs

• has experience of running and leading SEMH interventions

• is capable of planning a personalised nurture based curriculum for a small group of with support from the school SENDCO.

• Understands the impact of ACEs on a child’s development.

• Is flexible and able to adapt to a variety of different situations.

• is a champion for children’s needs and helps them make the most of everything school has to offer

• maintains a calm and consistent approach to working with the children.

• somebody who is able to communicate well with children, parents, other staff and lead professionals

• shares the school’s caring ethos and vision.

• has a patient, empathetic and conscientious nature and who is committed to providing the best care and support for children

• possesses good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team

• Ability to be proactive

The post will involve:

Carry out interventions with pupils 1:1 and in small groups in addition you will also be required to cover PPA and leadership time with whole class responsibility.

We are looking for someone with:

• The HLTA status or equivalent

• A good understanding of SEND and SEMH needs within a primary school setting

• Experience of teaching large groups of children within KS1 and KS2

• Energy, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour

• The ability to use their initiative and be flexible.

• A desire to ensure better outcomes for pupils with additional needs.

Applicants must have:

• A good standard of general education, to include literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ2 in English and Maths.

• NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or other relevant qualification with practical experience of working with children,

or;

• A minimum of previous experience of working with children in an educational context with evidence of relevant training in the appropriate age range or curriculum/learning area.

Have a look at our website to get an understanding of Vision for Education https://www.visionforeducation.co.uk/branches/bristol

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Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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. 

Vision for Education

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

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 training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. 

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing supportDue 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.