Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Royds Hall A SHARE Academy

Organisation Schools Directorate Secondary Schools Service Area Royds Hall, a Share MAT Academy Hours Full-time Number of Jobs 1 Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas Position type Permanent Grade HLTA Salary £25,424 to £27,387  Advert Wording

Kirklees Council is advertising this role on behalf of Royds Hall, a Share MAT Academy

About us

Royds Hall is a small secondary school that achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.2 in 2023, and in March of the same year, Royds Hall was graded 'Good' in all categories by Ofsted. We enjoy strong behaviour for learning and a curriculum that is ambitious for all and well-sequenced. Staff wellbeing is central to our vision of 'valuing people, supporting personal best. Visitors and staff regularly share that the school is warm and supportive, with high expectations for all. We also offer pupils a wealth of extended learning opportunities from Royds Hall Scholars, Duke of Edinburgh, debating society, and Steam Lab to knitting for fun. The PE department supports our pupils in representing the school in a wide range of sports, including basketball, netball, and athletics. We take part in the annual Speakers' Trust event and have been successful in reaching the final in recent years. Pupils gain from a wealth of opportunities offered, including leadership opportunities in every year group. In 2023, 100% of pupils took part in an extended learning opportunity. A strong belief exists that offering a wide range of extended learning opportunities ignites pupil interests and allows them to uncover skills and abilities that support their sense of achievement and happiness in school and into adulthood. We believe every child can succeed, and it is our privilege to provide them with opportunities to identify their talents, future dreams, and aspirations.
“We are delighted to officially announce that the inspection team rated Royds Hall a Share Academy as a ‘Good’ school. We are exceptionally proud of what our staff and pupils have achieved in the last five years. Whilst the outcome doesn’t change the way we work, it provides further evidence of the very positive journey of improvement we are on. We will continue to focus on what matters for our pupils and community and ensure that our pupils leave school fully equipped with the life skills, experiences and educational outcomes to enjoy a happy and successful future.” – May 2023 Royds Hall is a wonderful place to work, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every single day.

Job Description

1. To oversee a designated group of students monitoring and adapting their provision to ensure engagement, progress and attainment.
2. Working within the framework set by the teacher and within an agreed system of supervision to undertake the delivery of specific interventions to a small group of students.
3. Working within the framework set by the teacher and within an agreed system of supervision to undertake the delivery of a specific curriculum/aspect to one-to-one, small group, whole class of students using a range of strategies to establish a purposeful learning environment and to promote good behaviour as per Academy policies.
4. To lead Annual Reviews with specialist teacher support and contribute to Individual Support Plans to support teachers with differentiation.
5. To promote the support and inclusion of all students in the learning activities in which they are involved and communicate effectively to support their learning and maintain high expectations of all students to achieve.
6. To collaborate with the specialist teachers in monitoring and evaluating student responses to the learning tasks and modify approaches accordingly.
7. To monitor and evaluate student participation and progress through a range of assessment activities and provide constructive support and feedback to students as they learn and report back to the teacher as specified.
8. To lead and line manage a team of educational teaching assistants modelling best practice at all times. 
9. To contribute to the maintaining and analysing of students’ records of progress as specified within the teachers’ framework.10. To organise and manage safely the learning activities, the physical teaching space and resources within the designated area of responsibility.
11. To support the organisation of the day including staff timetables and cover arrangements.
12. Organise, design and delivery lunchtime, before and after school activities for vulnerable pupils across the school.
13. Plan, monitor and evaluate students’ learning. Ensuring the progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and related to the learning objectives/goals for students.
14. Deliver appropriate interventions to maximise student progress.15. Develop positive relationships with parents/carers and work in collaboration to secure the best outcomes for students. 
16. Plan, monitor and evaluate students’ learning. Ensuring the progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and related to the learning objectives/goals for students.
17. Liaise with teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies to ensure the needs of all students are met.
18. Work in collaboration with the specialist teachers to deliver a robust transition process for new students and those moving onto college. 
19. To carry out outreach duties in school across Kirklees are directed by the Teacher in Charge. 
20. Ensure relevant equipment and materials are suitable for the designated learning activities. 
21. Contribute effectively to the research, selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests. 
22. Support the class teacher with resourcing lessons as needed.
23. Support classroom teachers with differentiation and planning for learners within the provision.
24. Plan and deliver CPD sessions for staff. 
25. To undertake any other duties associated with the role, as may be decided by your line manager of the Headteacher.

Benefits

The trust offers a wide range of benefits including employee assistance programmes catering for the individual wellbeing needs of staff, wellbeing champions and designated wellbeing resources for staff. flexible working opportunities (where practical), occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave, competitive pension schemes with the opportunity for shared cost AVCs, money saving ‘salary sacrifice’ cycle scheme and tech scheme.

Desired Criteria

• Experience of coaching and line managing colleagues
• Experience of working with outside agencies in supporting students and families

Essential Criteria

• Have HLTA status [or equivalent] or be willing to work towards this.
• Be able to demonstrate high standards of numeracy and literacy (minimum of GCSE C or above)
• Experience of working with secondary pupils in school for at least 2 years
• Experience of working with children who have complex communication & interactions needs
• Experience of teaching individuals & groups
• Ability to engage and influence others
• Excellent knowledge of best practice approaches to support those with complex communication & interaction needs
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Ability to form positive relationships with parents/carers
• Commitment to the safeguarding of young people
• Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies through a graduated approach
• Working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice – e.g. Safeguarding and Special Educational Needs
• Ability to use ICT to support learning
• Has the ability to travel around the local area in an outreach capacity. Business car insurance essential. 
• Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours, e.g. evening meetings.

Closing date

31 August 2024, 11:55 PM

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