HLTA - SEN
JOB_53020754666980Job type
TemporaryLocation
TamesideWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SenIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Paid to Scale
HLTA - SEN
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Salary: Paid to Scale
Contract Type: Long-term, Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: After Easter
About the School:
Join our dedicated team at a primary SEN school in Tameside, where we provide a supportive and inclusive environment for children with special educational needs. Our school is committed to fostering a nurturing atmosphere that promotes the academic and personal growth of every student.
Join our dedicated team at a primary SEN school in Tameside, where we provide a supportive and inclusive environment for children with special educational needs. Our school is committed to fostering a nurturing atmosphere that promotes the academic and personal growth of every student.
Job Description:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support our students and staff. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality education and care, working closely with teachers to plan and deliver lessons, manage classroom activities, and provide targeted support to students.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support our students and staff. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality education and care, working closely with teachers to plan and deliver lessons, manage classroom activities, and provide targeted support to students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead classes in the absence of the teacher, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Plan and deliver lessons independently, adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of learners.
- Provide targeted support to individual students or groups to facilitate understanding and progress.
- Assess student performance, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the evaluation of learning outcomes.
- Offer specialised support in areas like literacy, numeracy, or SEN.
- Collaborate with teachers to implement teaching strategies, share resources, and coordinate interventions.
- Engage in professional development to enhance teaching skills and stay updated with educational trends.
- Undertake administrative duties like record-keeping and preparing classroom materials.
- Communicate regularly with parents or caregivers regarding student progress and behaviour.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant.
- HLTA status, demonstrating that you meet the 33 HLTA professional standards.
- Level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English/literacy and maths/numeracy.
- Proficiency in using ICT to support your work.
- Training in relevant learning strategies.
- Specialist skills/training in a curriculum area.
- Strong knowledge of the curriculum and ability to support students with SEN.
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Access to free Professional Development Training.
- Competitive rate of pay
- Full holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Access to exclusive scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
To register your interest in this role, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to Amy at Hays (Manchester). Alternatively, if this role is not quite right for us, contact us on 0161 228 7300 for a confidential discussion about your career.
HLTA - SENJOB_530207546669802025-03-112025-06-09
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