At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEND by preparing engaging learning materials and managing resources.
- Company: Join a growing multi-academy trust dedicated to innovative education in Cumbria.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive school environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing school community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Hours of work: 8.30-3.30
Working pattern: Monday - Friday
Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.
This post is a temporary role to cover maternity leave.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school team, working within our Resource Provision supporting children with a range of SEND. The ideal candidate will support and deliver high-quality education through the effective creation, organisation, and management of learning resources tailored to our pupils' needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and delivery of learning materials and resources to enhance student engagement and progress.
- Develop, organise, and manage educational resources to support curriculum requirements across different subjects.
- Planning lessons and adapting materials to meet the diverse needs of pupils, with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Work with small groups or individuals to provide targeted support and facilitate learning.
- Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to inform planning.
- Contribute to behaviour management and safeguarding policies, ensuring a supportive and safe learning environment.
- Maintain learning spaces ensuring materials are accessible, organised, and aligned with teaching plans.
- Collaborate with teaching and support staff to identify resource needs and opportunities for improvement.
Person Specification
- Proven experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or similar role, preferably in resource provision.
- Experience of working with high need pupils.
- Ability to create and adapt educational materials effectively.
- Strong understanding of curriculum and different learning needs.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., HLTA status, Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification).
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a real difference in our pupils’ learning journey.
- Supportive and collaborative school environment.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.
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