Higher Level Teaching Assistant Lead Practitioner SEMH
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3AE |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | abd1abee-c21b-4696-990c-26fa25256a0e |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills and Abilities
• Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015)
• Good understanding of numeracy/literacy skills
• Working knowledge of the HLTA standards
• Working knowledge of common ICT applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Effectively plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks, with initiative
• Clarify and explain instructions to students
• Communicate effectively and positively with students/adults
• Motivate pupils to learn
• Assist with the organisation of the learning environment
• The attribute to problem solve
• Maintain records and data for interventions and student files
• Work effectively with adult team members
• The ability to lead successfully
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and at pace, productively
• Positive approach to tasks and able to promote a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Uphold professional integrity at all times
Experience
• Recent experience of Teaching Assistant work (or relevant equivalent)
• Working with young people of secondary age.
• Recent experience of working with SEND learners.
• Relevant experience of working with young people with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Experience of using IT skills effectively to track and monitor progress, to support learning.
• Working collaboratively, as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a way to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Experience of leading and managing staff
• Have HTLA status, QTS status or appropriate, relevant qualification
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
¨A welcoming school
¨Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
¨A strong senior and curriculum leadership teams
¨A supportive working environment
¨Strong support for professional development including membership of the Oaks Collegiate
¨Staff Wellbeing and support programme
The successful applicant will join a team of strong practitioners who work together to inspire students to succeed. Outside of the department you will have the opportunity to work with other Heads and Assistant Heads of department through the Oaks Collegiate, a local partnership of schools. This is an excellent school to work in, with students who are ambitious and motivated to learn and staff who support each other. We are not only committed to developing our students, but you will also be fully supported with your own professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hillcrest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is committed to equal opportunities in employment and positively welcomes your application. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks. Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Skills and Abilities
• Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015)
• Good understanding of numeracy/literacy skills
• Working knowledge of the HLTA standards
• Working knowledge of common ICT applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Effectively plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks, with initiative
• Clarify and explain instructions to students
• Communicate effectively and positively with students/adults
• Motivate pupils to learn
• Assist with the organisation of the learning environment
• The attribute to problem solve
• Maintain records and data for interventions and student files
• Work effectively with adult team members
• The ability to lead successfully
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and at pace, productively
• Positive approach to tasks and able to promote a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Uphold professional integrity at all times
Experience
• Recent experience of Teaching Assistant work (or relevant equivalent)
• Working with young people of secondary age.
• Recent experience of working with SEND learners.
• Relevant experience of working with young people with Social, Emotional and/or Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Experience of using IT skills effectively to track and monitor progress, to support learning.
• Working collaboratively, as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a way to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Experience of leading and managing staff
• Have HTLA status, QTS status or appropriate, relevant qualification
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
¨A welcoming school
¨Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
¨A strong senior and curriculum leadership teams
¨A supportive working environment
¨Strong support for professional development including membership of the Oaks Collegiate
¨Staff Wellbeing and support programme
The successful applicant will join a team of strong practitioners who work together to inspire students to succeed. Outside of the department you will have the opportunity to work with other Heads and Assistant Heads of department through the Oaks Collegiate, a local partnership of schools. This is an excellent school to work in, with students who are ambitious and motivated to learn and staff who support each other. We are not only committed to developing our students, but you will also be fully supported with your own professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hillcrest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is committed to equal opportunities in employment and positively welcomes your application. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks. Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.