Vision for Education are seeking a HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) with a backgroundof supporting students with SEND to work within SEND schools.

The school –

• A school located in central Birmingham, with easy access via public transport
• Pupils aged 4-11
• A supportive and welcoming school environment, ensuring the pupils needs are always met academically, socially and emotionally

The role -

• Support students with a range of SEND needs to access learning and achieve their individual targets.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities under the direction of teaching staff.
• Lead whole-class, small-group and one-to-one interventions as required.
• Promote students independence, confidence, communication and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and external professionals.
• Monitor, record and report on pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of EHCP targets and support plans.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Support the management of behaviour using positive language and approach.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to teaching assistants where appropriate.
• Assist with personal care and medical needs where required.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and SEND policies at all times.

About you:

To be considered for the HLTA role, you will:

• HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and achieving the best outcomes for every pupil.

• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

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.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. 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.
• 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.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a HLTA who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our SEND team on 0121 481 2230.

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