Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Boston, United Kingdom - VAL's Community

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Boston, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Very competitive salary up to
£21,000 per annum dependent on qualification

41 week contract / 40 hours per week

Benefits include:
health cash plans, dental and optical cover, attendance bonus, birthday and Christmas vouchers, company pension, Monday to Friday working pattern with options for overtime in the Residential Home, staff wellbeing benefits and many more

Main purpose


The HLTA will:
Be able to self manage their own time and workload, to meet the needs of the young person

Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement

Duties and responsibilities
Teaching and learning

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures

Support with personal care and promote independence of pupils if needed

Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher

Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable

Use ICT skills to advance pupils' learning

Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

HLTA's will also be expected to perform additional duties within their role such as, but not exhaustive of:
To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate

Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning

Planning

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role

Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available

Prepare the classroom for lessons

Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities

Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning

Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher

Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with

Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school's values and vision

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Health and safety

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils' well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school's child protection policy

Look after children who are upset or have had accidents

Professional development

Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness

Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Take part in the school's appraisal and supervision procedures

Personal and professional conduct

Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards
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