Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Join Our Team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Bitterne Park School!
Are you ready to elevate your career as a Teaching Assistant? Bitterne Park School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant educational community.
Why Bitterne Park School?
As one of the largest secondary schools in the area, we are dedicated to providing a first-class education to over 2000 students. Our commitment to academic excellence and nurturing personal and social development sets us apart.
About the Role
In this dynamic role, you will work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality lessons and provide targeted support to students. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and delivering lessons under the guidance of classroom teachers, ensuring student engagement and progress.
- Providing support and guidance to other Teaching Assistants, sharing your expertise and best practices.
- Assisting in planning and preparing lesson resources, tailoring materials to meet the needs of individual students.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Managing classroom behaviour to ensure a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborating with teaching staff and other professionals to meet the diverse needs of our students.
- Key Responsibilities
- Assessing Needs: Work with the class teacher and SENCo to assess the needs of pupils, utilising specialist skills to support children individually or in groups across the curriculum.
- Building Relationships: Establish supportive, caring, and secure relationships with students, promoting respect, self-esteem, and a positive school ethos.
- Teaching Cover: Provide class teaching cover (planned and unplanned) using lesson plans prepared by the class teacher.
- Responding to Needs: Understand and respond to the specific academic, physical, and emotional/behavioural needs of students.
- Planning and Development: Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of suitable programmes of work, including those for students with specific learning needs.
- Resource Preparation: Select and prepare resources to support learning activities and assist students in using them effectively.
- Motivation and Support: Help motivate children, encouraging independent learning and achieving learning targets.
- Monitoring Progress: Monitor and record students’ progress, mark work, provide feedback to teachers, and contribute to reports for parents.
- Managing TAs: Manage other Teaching Assistants, including performance management, training, and deployment.
- General Duties: Assist with general school duties, including setting up classrooms, preparing resources, and maintaining a tidy learning environment.
Join Us
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join Bitterne Park School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and make a real difference in the lives of our students.
Position: Band 7 (29-34k based on 1 FTE) 30 hours per week.
Take the next step in your career with us and contribute to the success of our students at Bitterne Park School.
Requirements- Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role.
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent knowledge of the national curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
- Ability to lead and deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of a teacher.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
- Passion for education and a commitment to supporting the academic and personal development of students.
- Private Healthcare Options for you & your family*
- On-site Gym & Personal Training Sessions
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave
- Electric Car Scheme
- Self Directed CPD fund
- Charity Giving
- Cycle to Work scheme