HLTA, Elementary School, Education ​/ Teaching

An exciting opportunity has arisen. The Governors of ourschool are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This varied role will involve supporting teaching and learning within the classroom for part of the day, alongside leading and delivering engaging wider curriculum activities throughout the week.

Stradbroke is a vibrant and inclusive learning community of approximately 500 pupils. This includes a large nursery and an Integrated Resource Unit supporting children with complex SEND needs. Following our most recent inspection in summer 2022, the school continues to be judged as Good inall areas. We are now looking for an individual who can further enhance ourprovision and help us deliver exceptional learning experiences.

We are seeking a committed and professional practitioner who:

• Is passionate about delivering creative, innovative outdoor learning experiences through sports and crafts
• Canplan and deliver personalised, adaptive, and inclusive sessions for small groups of pupils
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Workseffectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Hasan awareness of SEND strategies and a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable children
• Isresilient, enthusiastic, and motivated to make a real difference to thelives of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds
• A passion for the outdoors
• A recognised Forest School Leader qualification is desired, but notessential – training can be offered to the successful candidate