Willow Vale School is recruiting permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistants across its multi-site provision for young people who cannot attend mainstream schools. The post centres on planning, leading and delivering a subject under a teacher's direction, plus interventions and transitions in mainstream settings. It is term time only, 37 hours a week over 39 weeks, with hours that vary by day. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is January 2027.
What the job involves
- Plan, lead and deliver a subject under the direction of a teacher
- Support children with interventions and transitions
- Work across the school's sites and in mainstream schools
What’s required
Experience
- Experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of how children and young people learn
- Building positive relationships with students, staff and families
- Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure
- Medical clearance
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references
- Online check after interview, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education
Other
- Awareness of safeguarding young people (full training provided)
Nice to have
- Experience of working with young people who have significant gaps in their education
What’s offered
- Ongoing CPD opportunities
- Promotional opportunities
- Supportive and skilled team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
