Dyslexia Hlta

**Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant Course (Dyslexia) - Westbourne Academy (Academy Transformation Trust)**

**About the Employer**

Westbourne Academy is not just a school it is a microcosm of the world with students from all around the globe. Between them, they speak 32 languages and their differing perspectives on learning and life makes this a unique academy in which to teach.

We welcome fresh ideas from our teachers and support staff and actively value their creativity and imagination. We are passionate about innovative approaches to pastoral care and education, and we’re always keen to find new ways to support our students’ learning.

**About the role**

Key details:

- ** Working week**:Monday to Friday, 32 hours per week, Term time only
- **Wage**:£18,977.00 - £20,302.00 Annually (Actual)
- **Location**: Marlon Road, Ipswich, IP1 5JN
- **Apprenticeship Standard**:Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- **Duration**:9 months

Overview of the role:
We are looking for a qualified teaching assistant who is looking to extend their own knowledge and gain their HLTA certificate.

Key responsibilities:

- Have experience of working with children and young people with literacy needs.
- Have literacy/dyslexia specific qualifications e.g. Levels 2+ dyslexia support award or equivalent.
- Be able to plan and deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to enable children to meet literacy outcomes, measuring progress and providing feedback to colleagues as required.
- Be able to support whole-school literacy provision.
- Have the ability to demonstrate a good level of oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Have ambition and drive to excel our school on its journey to outstanding.
- Have the skills to raise aspiration and achievement for our pupils.
- Be flexible in assisting in other areas, such as interventions, PPA and covering absence.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Establish excellent learning relationships with pupils with an awareness of their individual needs.
- Contribute to and create learning support plans for children with literacy needs.
- Foster effective learning habits including pride in presentation, resilience, independence, and time management.
- Promote good attendance and punctuality for all pupils.
- Support pupils in developing their self-esteem and emotional literacy.
- Contribute to reviews of EHCPs and termly pupil support plans.
- Provide feedback to pupils and their parents in relation to progress and achievement.
- Act as a positive role model, setting the highest standards and expectations

Apprenticeship Summary:
The progression to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) is a great next step for Teaching Assistants. The content of the course is designed to extend learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills allowing them to support pupils/learners within the classroom setting.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated, and has a passion for supporting teaching and learning to will work as the Dyslexia support HLTA within Westbourne Academy, working with multi-agency services to raise standards of literacy throughout the school.

You will relish the opportunity to work with young people in a vibrant and dynamic learning environment.

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible work approach
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Patient, sympathetic and enjoys working with young people

Qualifications Required:

- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential
- Teaching Assistant qualification is essential

Experience Required:

- Some experience working with children and young people with literacy needs is preferred

**Next steps & Pre-employment checks**
- Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.