This Higher Level Teaching Assistant post sits at The Harbour School, a Meridian Trust school whose pupils all have an EHCP for social, emotional and mental health needs. The core of the work is bespoke, specialist support for pupils not on track for age expectations, including phonics, reading fluency and behaviour, planned with teaching staff. The post is part-time with fixed weekly hours across Monday to Friday, and it suits an experienced teaching assistant ready to step up. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide personalised, bespoke provision for pupils not on track to meet age expectations
- Support behaviour management and pupil engagement using Therapeutic Thinking, Waves and approved Trust strategies
- Deliver high-quality phonics and reading fluency provision
- Contribute to planning and evaluating learning activities with teaching staff
- Support APDRs, behaviour plans, curriculum planning and assessment, giving detailed feedback to teachers, parents or outside agencies
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children
- Contribute to the wider life of the academy, including after-school provision
- Work under the direction of the class teacher and senior leadership team
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants/HLTA or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it
Experience
- Experience as a teaching assistant
- Experience working with children across all year groups
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning
- Understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
- Acting on own initiative
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Online searches as part of pre-employment checks
Other
- Confident, resilient, patient and nurturing
- Good team player who contributes to the academy's ethos and community
- Motivated, passionate and reflective about the work
What’s offered
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities
- Initial Teacher Training route into teaching
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit Local Government or Teachers' pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on everyday essentials and holidays
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant employer: The Harbour School
At The Harbour School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Our team members enjoy opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people facing challenges. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and every day brings the chance to help shape positive futures.
