HLTA

We are a school for pupils with severe learning difficulties and complex behaviours based in Olton, with a Satellite Centre at Green Lane in Shirley. We are looking to recruit an experienced HLTA to start as soon as possible at our Reynalds Cross site, supporting pupils within our school.  You will be based at the main Reynalds Cross site but may be asked to travel to the Green Lane site to work also.  Our school caters for pupils with a range of special educational needs and challenging behaviours.

The full requirements of the job are included in the job description. However briefly: You will need to know how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the special educational needs (SEND) Code of Practice.

You will support the teachers with work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist in the management of pupils and the classroom.  You will cover and plan for teachers PPA cover.  Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. A collaborative approach with the teacher to planning, developing, assessing and implementing programmes of work is essential. To assist with the guidance and support of other teaching assistants. You will be asked to follow pupils care plans and carry out and supervise their personal care needs and hygiene, requiring a good level of overall fitness

Your application should reflect that you have the relevant skills and personal qualities stated in the Job description, person specification and asked for in this advertisement. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and children to share this commitment. All staff are expected to have an enhanced DBS check. If you are interested in this position and meet the required criteria please apply by application form, CV’s will not be accepted. Successful candidates will be notified and invited for interview.