Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Sheffield – Full Time

£475 - £600 Per week

Contract Type: Long term

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a SEND school based in Sheffield on a long-term basis.

The role

The role of a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant is to complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for the organisation and support of agreed learning activities for classes where all pupils have special educational needs. Working with children and young people who have a range of significant and complex SEND for example those with autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, profound and multiple, severe or moderate learning difficulties including in some instances, those with life limiting conditions and those who exhibit challenging behaviour. The primary focus is to do specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes with the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher; To work both independently and collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also to deliver learning to individuals, small groups and whole classes as and when required; To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes; To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

The school

This school is based in Sheffield educates children and young adults aged 11-19 years with severe and complex needs.

Requirements

To be considered for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) position, you will:

• Hold a the HLTA qualification or be degree qualified.
• Have experience of working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in a SEND setting or in a mainstream setting with SEND children.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Ideally have experience delivering lessons.
• An enhanced DBS registered to the update service or the willingness to apply for one
• The desire to work with young people with special educational needs
• The ability to work on initiative and proactively
• Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Access to free courses such as Team Teach.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Chloe Murdoch on 0114 553 0900 or chloe.murdoch@visionforeducation.co.uk

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