Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £120 - £130 per day, Inc benefits
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Long term supply: September to December
- Location: Rural Hassocks
- Job Type: Full-time Mon - Fri 8.30am to 4.15pm
- Payrate: £120 to £130 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
- Job split: Based within the Performing Arts Department 40% of the time, 60% within various departments and classes.
Provide long term supply support working directly with children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within a secondary school setting. This role is crucial in providing a nurturing and effective learning environment, aimed at enhancing the autonomy, independence, personal development, and employability of all students.
Day-to-day of the role: - Assist the teacher with curriculum delivery and support individual students or groups to achieve set targets.
- Engage in the planning, organisation, and delivery of educational and work-related experiences for students.
- Share responsibility for the physical care of students and contribute to maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Maintain accurate records of student achievement and progress.
- Evaluate your practice and engage in professional development.
- Manage classroom resources, emphasising the display and presentation of students’ work.
- Work creatively and flexibly with students with special educational needs to promote their development.
- Follow instructions and adhere to policy guidelines in all areas of work.
- Communicate clearly with staff, students, parents, the local community, and outside agencies.
- Contribute to the assessment, planning, and monitoring of individual learning programmes.
Required Skills & Qualifications: - Knowledge of the needs of students with ASD and the National Curriculum.
- Experience in planning and contributing to curriculum delivery.
- Ability to work under direction and collaboratively with teaching staff.
- Competence in continuous assessment and monitoring of student progress.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with parents and the wider community.
- Commitment to personal professional development.
- Experience in managing and developing staff and resources.
- Strategic leadership skills to contribute to service development.
Experience and Qualifications: - GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support in Teaching & Learning or equivalent qualification
- Experience working with children and young people, especially those with special educational needs.
- Knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly ASD.
- Understanding of child protection, safeguarding, anti-discrimination, disability rights, and equal opportunities practices.
- Awareness of key aspects of Health and Safety at work.
- A clean current driving licence is desirable.
Benefits: - Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
To apply for the HLTA position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
