Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Columbus School and College, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Immediate Start
Closing date
24 April 2025 at 10:33am
Date listed
27 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Up to £22143.66 per annum
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary
£22,143.66 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Part Time
31.83 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Immediate Start
At Columbus School and College, we are looking for a creative and inspirational PMLD teacher dedicated to pupils aged between 3 and 19 with complex learning difficulties, many of whom also have autism. We have high expectations for all our learners and are profoundly focused on preparing them for the future with a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to their individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), developed in collaboration with parents, carers, and other professionals .
As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work in close partnership with class teachers to plan and deliver lessons, lead small group and whole class sessions, and support the personal development and wellbeing of our pupils. You will also take a lead role in managing Teaching Assistants within your phase and contribute to assessment, planning, and intervention delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND, and who is ready to take the next step in their career.
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds a Level 3 HLTA qualification or is willing to work towards it
* Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or SEND setting
* Has strong communication, organisation and leadership skills
* Is committed to making a difference to pupils with complex needs
* Works well as part of a collaborative and supportive team
If so, we would love to hear from you! Join our thriving school and become part of a team that truly values its staff and empowers them to do their best work.
Discover more about our wonderful school!
We warmly encourage you to visit our school and experience our exceptional learning environment firsthand. To arrange a visit or schedule a friendly chat please contact us. School tours are also available upon request.
Closing date : 20th April 2025
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Columbus School and College
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 283 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Columbus School and College website
Columbus provides for pupils aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning difficulties, many of which also have autism. We deliver an excellent education to pupils across two campuses with some of the highest quality learning environments in the country for pupils with special needs.
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