Higher Level Teaching Assistant (with SEN Focus)

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our SEND team as soon as possible at the start of the new academic year. This is a new role to the SEND team to assist with the restructure in our bespoke HUB area of the school, enabling us to provide a high quality curriculum through delivering both small group work and classroom support. The position of HLTA with an SEN focus will allow us to further deliver specialised learning opportunities and to further enhance the support for our SEN students. The role is for 32.5 hours a week during term-time only. The hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

The essential qualities required are someone who enjoys a good rapport with students as well as the desire to help them learn and succeed. The successful candidate will have a proven record of working with students in KS3 & 4 and you will need to have an innovative and creative approach to ensure students gain access to the work. As well as having the ability to bring out the best in our students, you will also need to have immaculate administration skills in order to record, analysis and communicate effectively with all stake holders.

Please refer to the attached information pack for further details including the job description and person specification. Please note that previous experience in a relevant role is essential; please use your personal statement to demonstrate why you would be suitable for the position. We do not expect to see AI generated statements.

Benefits of working at Priestlands include:

• Free on-site car park
• Two week Autumn half term
• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Enrolment in and generous contribution to one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes; LGPS
• Eligible for reduced rate membership at NFDC leisure centres
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance programme offering advice on a range of areas including well-being, housing and financial matters
• Free access to the UK's largest online GP service, Livi
• Free eye sight test every 2 years
• Professional development opportunities for all staff
• Affordable on-site canteen

References will be usually taken up prior to interview; if you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. You will be required to provide appropriate evidence of identity and qualifications to support other pre-employment checks which will be undertaken on the successful candidate for this role, including: your right to work in the UK, a confidential health declaration, an online search of your name in line with government guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, and a DBS application.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Priestlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and you will be required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions. Priestlands School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.