The posting
Salary: Grade 5- 8 dependent on qualification status
Start date: Immediate
Working Schedule: Term time only (including 5.6 weeks paid holiday)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 27.5 hours per week, 8.45am - 3.15pm, Monday to Friday
Closing Date for applications: 21st October at 9am. Please note that we review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint a candidate before the published closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Langford Village Community Primary School currently has a vacancy for the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Main purpose of role
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
Planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or whole classes.
Be responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal, and training.
Support pupils with routines, transitions, and behaviour management.
Duties and responsibilities - Support for Pupils
Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.
Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
Support pupils with their social, emotional, and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate
Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention.
Undertake lunchtime supervision of specific pupils or groups of pupils, as directed.
Duties and responsibilities - Support for Teachers
Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources
Delivery of lessons to whole class cohorts
Within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate
Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives
Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment
Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence
Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests
Production of lesson plans, group plans
Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for individual or small groups of pupils with special educational needs (SEN), delivering activities inside or outside the classroom.
Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment, and barriers to learning.
Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment
Duties and responsibilities - Support for Curriculum
Deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
Deliver local and national learning and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of pupils’ skills
Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language and cultural backgrounds
Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid / resources / equipment
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
Share knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.
Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers.
Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment, and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers.
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.
Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils
Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others
Deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school
Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class
Line Management Responsibilities where appropriate
Manage other teaching assistants
Liaise between managers/teaching staff and teaching assistants
Hold regular team meetings with managed staff
Represent teaching assistants at teaching staff/management/other appropriate meetings
Undertake recruitment/induction/appraisal/training/mentoring for other teaching assistants
Professional development
Keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders and identifying relevant professional development opportunities to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures and comply with training requests
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Data Protection
All Employees should familiarise themselves with and follow the Data Protection guidelines and practices.
Diversity Statement
Langford Village Community Primary School is an Equal Opportunities employers
Safeguarding Statement
Langford Village Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
