Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)

at  Coventry City Council

What is the job role?
We are searching for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to complement the professional work of class teachers under the direction of the SEND Lead in school. You will primarily take responsibility for learning activities, under an agreed system of supervision, for children with SEND. This will involve planning, preparation and delivery of learning activities for individual and groups of children to enable them to succeed both academically and personally at school.

WHY BECOME A HLTA AT WILLENHALL COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL?

Impactful and Rewarding Work - Make a real difference in the lives of young learners with SEND
Supportive Environment - Thrive in a collaborative and supportive workplace
Professional Development - Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working within a forward-thinking team to deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps young children to develop
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers and other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children
• Make accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and stages of development of the individual children.

Who are we looking for?
You will be a passionate HLTA, with experience of working with children with SEND, who is committed to providing an exciting and inspiring curriculum for all pupils. You will be looking for a new challenge where you will be instrumental in supporting our children with SEND across the school.

You should have:

• HLTA standards for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Experience of working with children with SEND
• Experience of working in a primary school setting to deliver a high standard of care and education
• Experience working with vulnerable young people/children
• Empathetic, patient, and resilient nature
• Experience of planning and delivering challenging, engaging and enjoyable learning activities
• An understanding of how to develop relationships with the children, enabling them to be comfortable in their surroundings
• Experiencing of supporting parents and carers
• Experience of working with wider professionals to support pupils
• A good sense of humour
• A commitment to professional development

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of an aspirational school and make a difference for our children
• A team that cares and puts the children at the centre of all that they do
• Supportive colleagues and a friendly, hard-working environment
• Enthusiastic, welcoming and hardworking children
• A school that is committed to the well-being, work life balance of all staff
• A supportive governing body committed to excellence.
• Commitment to an exciting and effective programme of professional development.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IN EDUCATION (KCSIE) FOR AN ADDITIONAL PRE EMPLOYMENT CHECK WITH EFFECT 1 SEPT 22, PLEASE NOTE, AN ONLINE SEARCH MAY FORM PART OF THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

Our Values

• Working within a forward-thinking team to deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps young children to develop
• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers and other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children
• Make accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and stages of development of the individual children