Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - specialist
Marshland High School, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 7HAThis job expired on 20 March 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
20 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Scale F, Point 12 17, £12.70 - £13.91/hour. Approx £ 21,069 - £ 23,090 (£24,496 - £26,845/year FTE per annum, based on a 37 hour week) Please note that salary will be pro rata.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
BSL Level 2
Experience of working with children with complex special educational needs
Significant experience working with young children
Experience in leading small groups/whole class
Working closely with others as part of a team
Experience of managing behaviour effectively
Skills, Attributes and Knowledge
Experience of developing Literacy and Numeracy
Ability to demonstrate skills and qualities required to support individual students
Skills and knowledge to deal with student safety and behaviour
Ability to work with teacher to plan lessons
Commitment to continued personal development
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Ability to assimilate information quickly and prepare succinct summaries
Ability to work effectively under pressure
To have a commitment to equal opportunities
Ability to adapt resources to meet individual student needs
Ability to focus on standards and the belief that all students can succeed given the right opportunity and support
Good ICT skills
What the school offers its staff
At West Norfolk Academies Trust, we deeply value giving all of our staff access to continued professional development and high quality support in order for them to thrive in their professional lives.
Further details about the role
Marshland High School are seeking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who specialises in complex needs & hearing loss.To support a named pupil & take a lead role alongside a one-to-one teacher with the implementation of the individual pupils support plan to ensure that the school is meeting the specific needs of the pupil and supporting the pupil in lessons following a differentiated curriculum.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with experience in British Sign Language , Level 2 who is passionate about promoting independence, inclusion, acceptance and equality.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
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About Marshland High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 806 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Marshland High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
A secondary academy which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.
Marshland is justly proud of its reputation as an inclusive community, which is dedicated to the needs of the individual. A community where we strive each day to promote and develop our core values, developing resilience, laying the foundations for a lifetime of enjoyment and happiness.
Our academy trust provides a very support and inclusive working environment for all our staff. All schools within our trust work collaboratively on the development of our curriculum, pedagogy, resourcing and extra-curricular activities.
We aim for our school to be at the heart of our community, preparing young people for life in modern Britain. We seek to nurture active caring and independent citizens who lead rewarding and successful lives. We are a safe and friendly community, where students experience a challenging and engaging curriculum, offering cultural opportunities beyond our classrooms.
We endeavour to instill a love of learning and a respect for education as we believe that education is life-changing and that learning should continue throughout life. We strive to ensure each and every student is the best they can be at whatever they do. We promote high aspirations for every student, encourage excellence in every area and celebrate individual achievement.
Staff at our school are highly motivated and enjoy the supportive working environment and school ethos and culture. We invest heavily in our personalised development programme for our staff. We are always working to reduce workload and promote wellbeing amongst our staff. We have an enviable reputation not only as a school of first choice by parents but also an employer of first choice within the local community.
Arranging a visit to Marshland High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk.
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