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

VAL's Community

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Boston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Very competitive salary up to
£22,000 per annum (qualified & experienced)

41 week contract / 40 hours per week

Automatic enrolment onto our benefits scheme which include: free parking, private healthcare, discounts in stores, company pension, Monday to Friday working pattern with options for overtime in the Residential Home and many more

Job Title:

Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA)

Reports for:

none

Accountable to:

Lead Teacher / Head Teacher / Education Director

Conditions of Service:

VALs terms and conditions

Qualifications & Training:

Have HLTA status

Meet the HLTA standards or equivalent.

Health & Safety:

All employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the home to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.

General duties

Be aware of and comply with all relevant school policies, including those relating to safeguarding, health and safety and data protection.

Contribute to the ethos, value and aims of the school.

Participate in training and other professional development as required.

Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities.

Supporting pupils and families
Provide support to pupils in specialist areas of learning as required.

Deliver pastoral support to pupils and families as required.

Maintain positive relationships with pupils and their parents.

Implement individual support for pupils based on their needs and circumstances, e.g. deliver support in line with a pupil's EHC plan.

Supporting teaching
Work independently and collaboratively with teaching staff in the planning and preparation of resources and delivery of the curriculum.

Provide teaching cover as and when required.

Plan, prepare and deliver learning to individual pupils, small groups and classes as required.

Modify teaching and adapt activities to suit pupils' individual needs.

Assess, record and report on the progress of pupils and use this information to extend their learning.

Be proactive in managing pupil behaviour.

Provide relevant admin support to teaching staff.

Determine the need for specialist equipment and resources to support pupils' learning.

Advise, demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and resources.

Take a lead role in supporting pupils with SEND.

Identify ways to improve pupil performance.

Supporting the school
Undertake line management responsibilities of other TAs where appropriate.

Maintain good working relationships with other staff members and key stakeholders, including parents and external agencies.

Share their expertise and skills with other members of staff.

Work with their line manager on timetable arrangements.

Participate in meetings as required.

Undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the
headteacher.

The post holder will agree:

Work within the context of all school policies & procedures.
To accede that it is the duty of every employee to take all reasonable care of the health and safety of her/himself and of other persons who may be affected by her/his acts or omissions.
To report to the appropriate person either serious risks or your concerns over safety issues.
To maintain standard of dress that is appropriate to role and in accordance with the School's dress policy.
To work in a way consistent with the principle of equal opportunities, and anti discriminatory practice.
To be aware of and sensitive to the impact of class, gender, race and prejudice on attitudes, professional relationships, and professional judgement and be willing to intervene.
To maintain confidentiality at all times and to ensure respect for proper observance of and adherence to the Confidentiality Policy.
To attend regular supervision sessions with the Line Manager.
To undertake appropriate training
To undertake any other duties which are consistent with the post and/or needs of the service.
To work in any other Val's Community location where necessary, in order to meet the wider needs of the service.

DBS Check

Probationary Period

In the course of your employment you may be required to carry out duties not directly covered by your job description that are deemed to be necessary for the smooth running of the school.

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications and training