Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

LEVEL 4 – To complement the professional work oft eachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under anagreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing anddelivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for wholeclasses. It may also involve monitoring pupils and assessing, recording andreporting on pupils achievement progress and development.

Responsiblefor the management and development of a specialist area within the schooland/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation andmonitoring of work, performance management and training.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• Assess theneeds of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to supportpupils’ learning
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Develop and implement IEPs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognisingand responding to their individual needs
• Encourage pupils to interact and workco-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• Promote independence and employ strategies torecognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation toprogress and achievement

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

• Organise and manage appropriate learningenvironment and resources
• Within an agreed system of supervision, planchallenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjustlessons/work plans as appropriate
• Monitor and evaluate pupil responses tolearning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategiesagainst pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide objective and accurate feedback andreports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuringthe availability of appropriate evidence
• Record progress and achievement inlessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level ofprogress and attainment • Work within an established discipline policy toanticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control andindependence
• Supporting the role of parents in pupils’learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructivefeedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
• Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilateexams/tests
• Production of lesson plans, worksheet, plansetc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Deliver learning activities to pupils withinagreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupilresponses/needs
• Deliver local and national learning strategiese.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use ofopportunities provided by other learning activities to support the developmentof pupils’ skills
• Use ICT effectively to support learningactivities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Select and prepare resources necessary to leadlearning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language andcultural backgrounds
• Advise on appropriate deployment and use ofspecialist aid/resources/equipment

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Comply with and assist with the development ofpolicies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety andsecurity, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to anappropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensureall pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims ofthe school
• Establish constructive relationships andcommunicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, tosupport achievement and progress of pupils
• Take the initiative as appropriate to developappropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils
• Recognise own strengths and areas of specialistexpertise and use these to lead, advise and support others
• Lead play and supervision during break andlunch times
• Deliver out of school learning activitieswithin guidelines established by the school
• Contribute to the identification and executionof appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extendwork carried out in class

LINEMANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES WHERE APPROPRIATE

• Manage otherteaching assistants
• Liaisebetween managers/teaching staff and teaching assistants
• Hold regularteam meetings with managed staff
• Representteaching assistants at teaching staff/management/other appropriate meetings
• Undertakerecruitment/induction/appraisal/training/mentoring for other teachingassistants

As anemployee you have legal duties which include:

• Taking reasonablecare for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affectedby what you do or do not do.
• Co-operating withyour employer on health and safety,
• Correctly usingwork items provided by your employer, including personal protectiveequipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and
• Not interferingwith or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Working with children of relevant age in a learning environment

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalentto NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalentqualification or experience
• Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualificationor experience
• Training in the relevant strategies e.g.literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, signlanguage, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.
• Appropriate first aid training

Knowledge & Skills

• Can use ICT effectively to support learning
• Use of other equipment technology – video,photocopier
• Full working knowledge of relevantpolices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learningprogrammes/strategies
• Good understanding of child development andlearning processes
• Understanding of statutory framework relatingto teaching
• Ability to organize, lead and motivate a team
• Constantly improve own practice/knowledgethrough self-evaluation and learning from others
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team,understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position withinthese