Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Hlta)

MANOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Job Description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hill Avenue Academy

Part of Manor Multi Academy Trust

Duties & Responsibilities of Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We expect our Higher Level Teaching Assistants at Hill Avenue Academy to make the education of their pupils their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. To uphold our core values of Integrity; Ambition, Collaboration and Inclusion; act with honesty; have good subject knowledge; keep their knowledge and skills as a teacher up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils.

“At Hill Avenue we are passionate about growing hearts and minds.”

Core Purpose
The core purpose of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Hill Avenue Academy is to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning opportunities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development. The role will include learning as well as supporting learning.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will also work alongside the teacher in the classroom, in support of pupil’s learning, including those with Special Educational needs under the direction and guidance of the class teacher. It is to make a contribution to the planning of the learning, to help pupils to access the tasks expected of them, to support as appropriate and to help monitor their progress. It is important that teacher and Teaching Assistant work closely together in order to make the best use of the time available in the classroom. These principles apply whether or not the pupils have Special
Educational Needs.

Core Objectives

• To support and uphold the school’s vision and values
• To help children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs to learn as effectively and independently as possible, both individually and in small groups
• To run a range of interventions to support individuals and small groups
• To prepare materials and resources to support individuals, small groups and classroom learning opportunities
• To support children’s emotional development and resilience when approaching learning tasks
• To support children’s behaviour in line with the school’s vision, values and positive behaviour policy

• To have an awareness of and adherence to all school safeguarding procedures and participate in training as appropriate
• To ensure the health and safety of the children and to report any concerns or details of accidents/incidents as necessary to the Headteacher
• To implement and promote the schools equal opportunities policies at all times and to value diversity
• To support the school’s wide range of extra - curricular activities; including helping to run a club

Key responsibilities as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Leading Learning
1. To lead learning as directed by a teacher to provide PPA cover/Leadership time cover/group work within a class
2. To ensure all children access learning
3. To deliver learning according to planning, assess learning and mark outcomes of learning.
4. To use a variety of teaching and learning styles to engage all learners
5. To ensure behaviour management is carried out consistently and fairly in line with school policy
6. To ensure all learning is delivered in line with school policy
7. To ensure all pupils work is marked in line with school policy
8. To contribute to the upkeep of pupil profiles in EYFS
9. To lead a key aspect across the phase you work in: planning for this aspect, delivering it and assessing the impact of your work.

Supporting the Pupil
1. To assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
2. To establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
3. To support children in their learning under the direction of a class teacher to enable pupils to achieve their full potential and targets set for them.
4. To develop knowledge of a range of learning support needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the children to be supported. Taking into account the learning support involved, to aid children to learn as effectively as possible both in-group situations and individually by: a. Clarifying and explaining instructions b. Ensuring the child is able to use equipment and materials provided c. Motivating and encouraging the child as required d. Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. language, behaviour, reading, spelling, handwriting/ presentation e. Helping pupils to concentrate on and finish work set f. Supporting groups/ individuals on achieving key learning objective to promote achievement. (Whether it be more/ least able pupils) g. Meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence h. Liaising with class teacher and SENDCO about individual education plans

(IEPs)

i. Developing appropriate resources to support children

5. To establish a supportive relationship with pupils
6. To promote equal opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background or special educational need
7. To develop methods of promoting/ reinforcing pupils self esteem

Supporting the Teacher
1. To organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources
2. To work within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives
3. To evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate
4. To monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives
5. To provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

6. To record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and provide

7. To evidence of range and level of progress and attainment
8. To work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence.
9. To supporting the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.

10. To administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests.
11. To produce lesson plans, worksheets, plans etc.

Support For The Curriculum
1. Deliver learning opportunities to pupils within agreed system of supervision, adjusting opportunities according to pupil responses/needs.
2. Deliver local and national learning strategies i.e. English, Maths , early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning opportunities to support the development of pupils’ skills

3. Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

4. Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language and cultural backgrounds

5. Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment.

Support For The School
1. Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality of data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.

2. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

3. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

4. Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils

5. Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils

6. Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others

7. Deliver out-of-school learning activities within guidelines established by the school
8. Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out-of-school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class
9. To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/teacher/school work and to keep confidence appropriately
10. Any other tasks as directed by the Headteacher, which fall within the purview of the post.

Administrative duties
1. Prepare and present displays of students' work
2. Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching
3. Undertake other duties from time to time as the Headteacher requires

This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to modification and amendment after consultation. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and the Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.

Signatures
____________________ Higher Level Teaching Assistant

____________________ Headteacher

Person Specification for Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Essential Desirable

Qualifications GCSE English and Maths at Grade C Any other qualifications relevant to role or above or equivalent. of HLTA
Other relevant qualifications (eg.
HLTA status Foundation Degree in Education)
National Vocational Qualifications in
Supporting Teaching and Learning

Willingness to attend appropriate training courses to fulfil the functions of the post

Experience Recent Experience of working Experience and training related to the with children in an educational role of HLTA (e.g. paediatric first aid setting training, moving and handling training, positive handling training)
Early Years experience

Experience of teaching whole classes of children

Experience of supporting pupils individually or groups.

Experience of supporting children with a range of special educational needs

Experience of communicating with a wide range of people from different backgrounds

Good communication and expressive skills.

Experience of record keeping

Experience of supporting the planning of the MAT curriculum

Experience of maintaining SEN record

Knowledge and Knowledge and understanding of A knowledge of some of the emotional,
Understanding HLTA Standards behavioural and social difficulties that may create a barriers to learning
Understanding of the MAT
Curriculum A knowledge of how children learn and how to motivate them
Understanding of support children with Special Educational Needs

Basic knowledge of ICT to effectively support the pupils (or willingness to train)

Relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation, including safeguarding

Multi-agency working

Skills and An ability to develop positive The ability to work with a range of
Abilities relationships with children, valuing professionals from external agencies their diversity, in order to enhance their learning and social development

The ability to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of pupils

Demonstrate the HLTA standards

Plan effective learning opportunities for pupils at risk of underachieving

Develop their knowledge through the evaluation of their own learning needs

Work independently

Remain calm under pressure and be able to adapt to change quickly

Numeracy and literacy skills to effectively support the pupils

The ability to form and maintain good working relationships with

teachers, pupils and parents and be able to work in a team

The ability to remain calm in challenging situations and to ask for help when needed

Relationships An ability to provide a caring, cooperative atmosphere for children and to create a challenging, disciplined and effective learning environment.

An understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Commitment A commitment to uphold the school’s vision, values and staff code of conduct

A commitment to equal opportunities and assisting the school in raising achievement for all its pupils.

A commitment to becoming familiar with and applying whole school policies, procedures and standards and be willing to implement them in a consistent manner

A commitment to attend in-service and external training courses and to develop and update knowledge and skills as required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £21,652.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• HLTA: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/02/2024
Reference ID: HAA30