Higher Level Teaching Assistant

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We aim to reduce barriers to learning for our most vulnerable students through co-ordination of intervention and Teaching Assistant deployment. As a Teaching Assistant in our Academy, you work effectively with the ‘Quality of Education Team’ to support teachers’ strategies in order for all students to access a knowledge rich and inclusive curriculum. You also support SENCO responsibilities including working with external agencies and families including timely reviews following the SEND Code of Practice.

Our recent Ofsted inspection stated, “Pupils’ additional needs, including any special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are quickly identified. The school works with external professionals to provide any additional support that these pupils may need. Teachers help pupils with SEND to access the curriculum. Pupils who access the school’s ‘Hive’ provision are particularly well supported by the school.”

Therefore, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to become part of this dynamic team at Humberston Academy.

About our Academy

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. As well as being Ofsted graded outstanding in behaviour and attitudes, we have achieved an outstanding grading in personal development. Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019 and re-accredited in 2022. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.

Humberston Academy has also been appointed as the Teaching School Hub for the local region which will allow all colleagues to access leading edge career professional development in order to enhance the standard of teaching as well as the opportunity to deliver CPD to colleagues locally in our profession.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

At Humberston Academy we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity. We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the Rainbow Flag award in 2022 and intend to be re-accredited in 2025. In addition to this Humberston Academy prides itself on sharing important environmental values with all our stakeholders. This has allowed us to achieve Eco School Status since 2021. The successful applicant will be expected to buy in to our ethos and culture as a member of Team Humberston.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

You will be joining a hard-working, friendly and supportive team community at a very exciting time as our academy goes from strength to strength.

About the role

Able to communicate effectively with students and parents to represent the Academy positively and feedback information as appropriate

Excellent written and IT skills

Highly motivated

Ability to deal with confidential material

Enthusiastic and prepared to work hard

Commitment to safeguarding the children and young people in the school’s care

Honest and trustworthy

Good organisation and time management skills

Have high expectations of what students and staff can achieve

Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of Humberston Academy

Salary & Benefits

NJC 6 FTE £26,847 per annum, £20,713.79 pro-rata per annum

Permanent role 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform

o discounts on car leasing

o holiday discounts

o cinema tickets

o restaurant booking discounts

o Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Good numeracy/ literacy skills
• A strong record of CPD
• Emergency First Aid at Work/Paediatric First Aid
• Demonstrate evidence of high standards of supporting vulnerable children with consistently good or outstanding judgements
• Experience of supporting the SENCO.
• Experience of promoting students’ enjoyment and engagement in learning.
• Sufficient ability to work with basic IT software including standard keyboarding skills.
• Requirement to undertake daily tasks involving a combination of standing, sitting or walking.
• Experience of supporting residential/extra-curricular visits.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to safeguarding and health and safety.
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Requires knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures for supporting and leading learning activities in a specialist area (e.g. additional needs, curriculum area), including planning, preparing and delivering specified work to groups and classes.
• Undertake training as required, such as first aid training, training on Downs Syndrome, ADHD, Autism Epilepsy, use of Epi-pen, allergies, fire safety training.
• Proven capability to plan, prepare and deliver learning, assess records and reports on development, progress and attainment.
• Competent in recording confidential student data.
• Competent when handling small amounts of cash e.g. for academy visits when required.
• Competent in carry out student reviews.
• Previous experience and confident working with teachers to plan and evaluate learning activities, exchange information with other staff, parents/carers.
• Previous experience and developed skills for communicating with individuals, groups and whole classes of students to promote learning, including assessing the impact of the communication on recipients and adjusting approach as necessary.
• Competent when liaising with parents/carers/colleagues/specialist services.
• Well-motivated, enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Able to provide support and advice and monitor teaching assistants.
• To be a positive role model to our students.
• Show respect and courtesy to all others at all times, clearly conveying information and actively listening to allow effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach and adaptability in changing situations.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive and co-operative environment in which all students and individuals working for and on behalf of the organisation feel respected and able to give of their best.
• Committed to promoting the welfare of all children and creating a safe environment in which children can learn; considering at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
• Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children - identifying concerns, recording and sharing information, and taking prompt action to