Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Orpington, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation
Harris Federation
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Orpington, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Inspire and transform learning with us. Support local children as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Orpington.


About Us


Our aim is to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enjoyable education that ensures each child succeeds academically, physically and emotionally - preparing them for life in an ever-changing world.

We have identified six shared values, which we developwith the children throughout the academic year:
Respect, Unity, Cooperation, Aspiration, Responsibility and Integrity.


They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults as well as children and staff model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy.

These foundations have enabled us to build high quality, inspiring education for ourchildren.

This is reflected in both the exceptional day to day practice here as well as the improving outcomes our children have achieved in each year.


Our knowledge rich curriculum has been designed to challenge and inspire the children; exposing them to a wide variety of exciting experiences including visits, events, sports, music and drama but also time to reflect and respond.

As a result, our childrendevelop excellent behaviour and social skills while they learn.


Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

  • To supervise and provide particular support for identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
  • To assist in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified student's learning needs.
  • To assist in evaluating identified students' progress through agreed assessment activities.
  • To provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students' achievement, progress and needs.
  • To lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
  • To attend to the students' personal needs where required, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
  • To support with behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy.
  • To contribute to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
  • Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes as appropriate, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.
  • To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty.
  • To establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
  • To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
  • To be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
  • To encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
  • To set challenging and demanding expectations, promoting selfesteem and independence.
  • To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of students' work.
  • To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use.
  • To undertake student record keeping as requested.
  • To establish and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as directed.
  • To provide clerical/admin support as required e.g. photocopying, typing, filing.
  • To ensure the effective/efficient deployment of resources as appropriate.
  • To attend relevant meetings as required.
  • To accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and off site activities as required.

Qualifications & Experience

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • Grade C or above;
  • NVQ Level 3, or equivalent;
  • Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers including special needs;
  • Experience of contributing to and assessing of provision for children with a range of needs;
  • Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
  • A minimum of two years' school based experience as a TA, or equivalent

Rewards & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide rangeof top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan includingaccess to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits.


Safeguarding Notice

Equal Opportunities


We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected.

We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutuallysupportive learning and working environment.
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