Hair & Beauty HLTA Technician at Horizons Ap Academy in Bracknell

About this Role

We are seeking a Higher LevelTeaching Assistant /Technician - Hair & Beauty to join our dedicated team.Working closely with the Hair & Beauty Teacher, you will support thedelivery of practical vocational lessons and hands on learning activities forstudents with a range of abilities and needs, including SEMH and SEN. Therole will also involve supporting the delivery of alternative provision Hair& Beauty learning within other schools across the local community. The successful candidate willsupport the wider aspects of school life, such as student transport,maintaining a safe site environment, and assisting with the day to day runningof a safe vocational provision. They will provide technician support to the vocationalteachers. The ability to build positive relationships with young peopleand a knowledge of health and safety are key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver appropriately challenging learning activities for individuals, small groups or whole classes under the direction of a named teacher. Support students to access the curriculum and make sustained progress in their learning. Monitor, assess, record and report student attainment and progress in collaboration with teaching staff. Provide constructive feedback to students to support their learning and development. Produce and adapt schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources under the direction of teaching staff. Prepare materials, equipment and work areas for Hair and Beauty practical lessons. Support demonstrations and practical activities, ensuring resources are available and used safely and effectively. Provide technical guidance to students and colleagues on the correct use of Hair and Beauty equipment, tools and materials. Organise, maintain and monitor departmental resources and equipment so they remain safe and fit for purpose. Implement and support Health and Safety requirements, risk assessments, safe working procedures and COSHH requirements. Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence through consistent application of the school's behaviour expectations. Work constructively with colleagues, families and external professionals to support student achievement, wellbeing and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be able to combineeffective support for teaching and learning with the practical andorganisational skills required within a specialist Hair and Beauty environment.

You will have:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or an equivalent qualification or experience.
• Level 2 qualifications or equivalent in English and mathematics.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
• The ability to plan, organise and lead high-quality learning activities under the direction of a named teacher.
• An understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Effective questioning and observation skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, including COSHH regulations.
• The ability to handle, store and dispose of materials safely and in accordance with relevant regulations.
• The ability to use ICT effectively to support learning.
• The ability to promote a calm, purposeful learning environment and manage behaviour positively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• A proactive, flexible and responsible approach to work.
• A caring and positive approach to working with children and young people.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

AboutHorizons Alternative Provision Academy

HorizonsAlternative Provision Academy is an Alternative Education provision for youngpeople ranging from 5-16 years old. We support learners who have beenpermanently excluded from mainstream settings and provide preventative supportto those who are at risk of permanent exclusion. Additionally, we support thosethat unintentionally exclude themselves from education and children who cannotaccess school for medical reasons. We are a multi-site organisation whichincludes our Primary provisions, based at Great Hollands Primary School inBracknell and College Road in Reading, and Secondary provision, based atCranbury Road in Reading. We have Outreach teams that provide specialistsupport within schools, a tutoring service, offer vocational courses in Hair& Beauty and Multi-skills and run a Hospital Teaching Service based atRoyal Berkshire Hospital who provide education to children on short and longterm stays. Horizons Alternative Provision Academy is a fast paced, energeticsetting where we pride ourselves on a strong team ethic, always working togetherto create a nurturing and supportive setting for our student's alternativepathway to success.

AboutMaiden Erlegh Trust

MaidenErlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire andOxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for everychild and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 studentsacross eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special andalternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We AimHigh, Be Inclusive andWork Together.These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all throughcollaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Throughthe Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professionallearning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadershipopportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that bringscolleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joiningour Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and valuesexpertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of youngpeople.

Furtherinformation about working with us, and insight from colleagues across theTrust, can be found here on our website.

Benefitsof Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

• PensionScheme - Generousemployer contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local GovernmentPension Scheme
• AnnualLeave - Generousentitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day's leave eachyear for a significant personal event
• ProfessionalDevelopment -Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference andapprenticeship opportunities
• HybridWorking - Flexibleworking arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resourcesand monthly perk points
• Wellbeingand Health - Freeflu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• EmployeeAssistance Programme- 24/7 support and discount schemes
• MentalHealth First Aid Support
• Recognitionand Community -Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
• EmployeeReferral Scheme

Workingfor our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting theeducation and life chances of children and young people every day.

MaidenErlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidatewill be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

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