HLTA SEN

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The Trustees and Headteacher of our warm and nurturing school are seeking to appoint a High‑Level Teaching Assistant (SEN) to work in our Specialist Complex Communication Needs Unit for 6 to 10 pupils, supported by other Teaching Assistants and specialist teachers.

An exciting opportunity now exists for an ambitious and empathetic professional to join us as we work with pupils with EHCPs for Complex Communication Difficulties. The successful candidate will use a nurturing approach and will provide a high quality engaging and safe working environment for all our pupils, and be able to use their initiative to adapt the teaching, learning and pastoral care to the needs of the children.

You will work closely with a fantastic team of staff helping to ensure positive outcomes for everyone in our care as part of the Mercian Education Trust family of schools. As part of the role, you will plan and deliver lessons and cover PPA for two classes that cover Reception/ KS1 pupils and KS2. We offer a comprehensive professional learning offer, with opportunities for in‑person and online learning around trauma, neurodiversity and de‑escalating/understanding behaviours.

The successful candidate will:
be creative, understand how children learn and be able to form excellent relationships with pupils, parents/ carers and colleagues; have experience of working with pupils with additional needs; predominantly work within the resource unit provision, but have the skills to work within a mainstream setting if required by the leadership team; work with children who have additional needs (SEND) in addition to undertaking other duties which support the education and well‑being of all pupils;

be expected to maintain the high standards established in our school and use strategies in liaison with the teacher to support pupils to achieve their full potential; be expected to prepare, maintain and use any equipment/resources required in order to deliver the planned and relevant leaning activities; have strong organisational and interpersonal skills; have energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude;

be passionate about working with children who have additional/ specialist needs; plan, prepare and deliver cover for teachers PPA plus other additional cover as required at the discretion of the leadership team;

• To assist with the preparation of materials and delivery of the curriculum, including using IT
• To direct group activities within and away from the classroom
• To assist with the assessment of children's progress
• To assist with meeting academic, medical, personal, social and behavioural needs
• To improve the social skills and relationships of pupils outside the classroom
• To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers with confidentiality, recognising their roles in pupils’ learning
• To work with parents/carers and families to secure positive family support and involvement.
• To contribute to literacy, numeracy and other curriculum support for identified pupils both within and outside of the classroom
• To plan and deliver lessons and cover PPA for two classes that cover Reception/ KS1 pupils and KS2
• Support the ethos of the school and follow school routines and procedures
• Undertake a programme of Induction and attend in‑service training within and outside school as directed by the Headteacher
• Be aware of, and maintain, confidential issues as required
• Under the direction of the teacher and/or line manager to:
  • Support the teacher in the assessment, recording, and reporting of pupils' progress
  • Supporting pupil’s progress by keeping up to date with issues pertinent to the curricular area by continued professional development
  • Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of individual education plans with the teacher
  • Provide regular feedback to the teacher and, where relevant, the SENCO on the participation and progress of pupils
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of designated areas of the curriculum
  • Support pupils in accessing and understanding lesson objectives
  • Assist in the planning, preparation and clearing away of resources necessary for the delivery of the…