Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Landau is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide high-quality learning support, mentoring and targeted intervention to individuals and small groups, including learners with disabilities, those who are disadvantaged or disengaged. The role focuses on ensuring every learner participates, achieves and progresses in their programme of study.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to individuals and small groups, adapting activities as required under the supervision of a tutor.
• Assess, record and report on learner development, progress and attainment.
• Use learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust session/work plans within agreed supervision systems.
• Support learners’ social and emotional wellbeing, reporting concerns to the tutor where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the tutor to identify additional support and intervention needs, tailoring activities and materials to enable learner success.
• Provide targeted support to individuals to complete tasks, helping them develop knowledge, skills, confidence and independence.
• Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies to support learners in overcoming challenges.
• Support learner portfolios and, where required, lead on assessments, feedback, progress reviews, record-keeping, programme administration and study support.
• Promote positive behaviour management, applying policies fairly and consistently, and complete accurate records where required.
• Support learners to achieve their potential, including meeting objectives, completing portfolios and preparing for assessments and personal development goals.
• Assist with exam preparation and participate in invigilation and supervision.
• Support work experience arrangements, supervision, progression planning and enrichment activities to ensure course requirements are met.
• Provide tailored support for learners with special needs or Education, Health and Care Plans, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing in line with company policy and person-centred plans.
• Act as key worker for identified learners, promoting engagement, attendance, progress and achievement.
• Provide flexible support across the business as reasonably required, undertaking alternative duties consistent with the role and salary level.
• The post holder may occasionally undertake other duties not specified but appropriate to the level of the role.

Person Specification

Skills and Core Competencies

• Level 4 Teaching Assistant - E
• Maths and English at level 2 minimum or equivalent – E
• Degree qualifications or equivalent in a relevant subject – D

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role - E
• Experience of supporting learners with SEND – E
• Experience working with learners who have issues with mental health, low confidence or who are overcoming disadvantages - D
• Experience planning, preparing or adapting resources to meet learner need – E
• Experience meeting the requirements of learners with Education, Health and Care Plans – D

Skills and Attributes

• Creative and innovative, able to devise practical approaches that will interest and motivate learners – E
• Good IT skills and ability to undertake essential administrative or reporting tasks – E
• Relevant awareness of the job market and needs of employers – D
• Strong commitment to supporting all learners – E
• Excellent organisational skills, time-keeping and reliability – E
• Able to build trust and rapport with learners of all ages – E
• Resilience, positivity and team working – E
• Ability to plan, risk assess and supervise off-site activity, such as visits or work experience placements – E

Other

• Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity. E
• Ability to travel between Landau sites or on Landau business E

Hours & Salary

36.5 hours per week. Salary: £21,298.85–£22,630.02 (£25,200–£26,775 FTE) per annum. Term Time Only working 39 weeks per year; there is also an opportunity for all year.

Location Telford.

Covenants & DBS

Landau is committed to equality and inclusion. Guaranteed interviews are offered under the Crisis Homelessness Alliance, Disability Confident Scheme, and the Armed Forces Covenant, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Landau is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regular work with children and young people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Further details on what convictions must be declared can be found in the Governments Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. If you are offered this position, Landau will ask you to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children’s barred list check and provide at least 2 references.