Higher Level Teaching Assistant

A diverse and welcoming special school in Central Bristol is looking for a confident and charismatic educator ready for a challenge! We are hiring a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) full or part-time, to provide support for absent teachers.

The students at this school are exceptional and appreciate the positive impact staff have on their lives. Their mission, 'inspire today, empower for life,' drives everything they do, aiming high for their students without limits.

Experience as a cover supervisor or teaching assistant is preferred, but we welcome those considering teaching as a career, provided you are a quick learner.

Professional development opportunities are provided to upskill your practise too!

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Class supervision
• Small group tutoring
• Interventions,
• Possibly online learning.

The suitable Educator would have one or more of the following:

• Level 4 HLTA qualification and/or Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant certification.
• Specialized SEN training (e.g., Autism, Dyslexia, Makaton).
• Experience in SEN settings, working with students with a range of needs (e.g., ASD, physical disabilities, learning difficulties).
• Behaviour management skills and experience supporting challenging behaviours.
• Ability to help create and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Emotional intelligence, patience, flexibility, and resilience.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including teachers and therapists.
• Experience in parental engagement and communication.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN-related fields.

 We can offer you:

• A consultative relationship with a dedicated consultant who will actively represent you.  
• Control your working diary – That be a few days a week to  full time.
• Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy - Your Continuous Professional Development  
• Pay - Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability. We do not use Umbrella companies that take a cut. 
• myTP - Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple.  

If you’re interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your CV!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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