Higher Level Teaching Assistant

About us

Hello,

I am proud to be the Headteacher at River Tyne Academy Gateshead. We work with learners who are facing an interruption in their learning because they have been permanently excluded from their previous school or because their school has asked us to work with them to understand their underlying needs. We help our learners return to mainstream or another provision that meets their needs and build a successful future at a point that is right for them.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced to motivate and engage our learners whilst providing them with the core skills and qualifications to enable them to progress. During their time with us learners focus on building Currency, Character and Community knowledge and skills. Our highly trained team deliver a range of GCSEs and vocational programmes to our learners and have high expectations - as a minimum we expect all learners to leave with a minimum of GCSEs in English and maths and go on to education and training post-16 or into employment. When learners are ready to leave our school we work with other organisations to ensure their transition is successful.

We understand how important it is to work with parents and carers to ensure they feel supported. Every learner has a link tutor who regularly updates parents and carers and we value feedback from all our stakeholders.

If you would like to find out more about River Tyne Academy we look forward to hearing from you.

Rebecca Matthews

Headteacher

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities.
• Assist and support the work of qualified teachers with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present.
• Be a multi-disciplinary team working under the supervision and general direction of a qualified teacher and Team Leader.

HLTAs will:

• Liaising sensitively and effectively with River Tees Multi Academy Trust staff and Multi Agencies with regard to their role in pupil learning.
• Having sufficient understanding of their specialist area/phase to support pupils' learning.
• Being familiar with age related expectations of pupils, the main teaching methods and the assessment framework in the relevant subjects/specialism's/age groups.
• Understanding how to use common ICT tools to advance pupils' learning.
• Promoting and reinforcing pupils' self-esteem.
• Contribute to plans/bespoke programs as directed

• Act as a learning mentor for a group of students

• Contributing to teachers' planning and preparation of lessons and providing feedback to pupils and colleagues concerning pupils learning and behaviour.

• Contributing effectively to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils' needs and interests.
• Evaluating pupils' progress through a range of assessment activities and monitor pupils' participation, progress and responses to learning.

• With the teacher, maintain and analyse records of pupils' progress.

• Understanding the aims and content of teaching strategies and intended outcomes, and their place in the related teaching programme.

• Understanding the key factors which affect the way pupils learn.

• Being familiar with the guidance about meeting special educational needs given in the Code of Practice.

• Supporting the Centres policies relating to managing diversity and inclusion, and promoting positive attitudes, values and behaviour.

• Maintaining successful relationships by treating pupils consistently with respect and consideration.
• Using a range of strategies to provide a purposeful learning environment and promoting good behaviour.
• Understanding and implementing all school policies and procedures, including Health and Safety policies.
• Where appropriate, guiding the work of other adults who are supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Ensuring the safe organisation of learning activities and the physical teaching space and resources for which they have responsibility.
• Carrying out any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined.
• Supporting the provision of PPA time for teaching staff.

• Contribute to self-evaluation, River Tees Multi Academy Trust development plans and all aspects of preparation for inspection and monitoring as required.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues.

• Seeking help and advice as appropriate.
• Building on and developing prior specialist's knowledge and experience.
• Undertaking further training as appropriate.
• Seeking to improve practice via observation and discussion with colleagues
• Using common ICT tools to develop their own learning.
• Undertaking appropriate training and CPD as appropriate

ADDITIONAL TASKS

• The post holder will carry out the duties with full regard to River Tees Multi Academy Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• The post holder may be required to transport young people in their own car and therefore must hold a full UK license and have full use to a car which has appropriate insurance.
• The post holder must be committed to safeguarding children.
• The post will be required to undertake any other duties required from time to time, as reasonably which are commensurate with the level of responsibility
• An annual review of this job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will take place as part of Appraisal and Development.

GENERAL / MISCELLANEOUS

The above duties and responsibilities cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the incumbent. The outlined duties and responsibilities may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility; these factors are reflected in the post grade.

All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal rights both in relation to employment issues and service delivery and to adhere to the policies of the Council in performance of their duties.

All employees are expected to respect all confidentialities and principles and practice of the Data Protection Act.

All post holders are required to comply with Health and Safety policies and legislation.

Benefits

• Our employee's development and progression journeys are proof that we invest in our staff and provide comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• We use a collaborative approach to our appraisals process that aims to foster a culture of inclusive professional development within which staff feel valued and treated fairly
• We pride ourselves on our wellbeing offer to employees, ensuring our staff's health and wellbeing is considered in every decision-making process.
• Better Health at Work Award Advocates with employees trained as Health Advocates to help our employees look after their own mental health and wellbeing.
• We have a flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events.
• A comprehensive induction package and ongoing training.

Desired Criteria

• Higher level of qualifications which include demonstration of Mathematics/English above Level 3
• Current first aid qualification
• Willingness to maintain Team Teach qualification

• Risk assessment training

• Health and Safety training

• Experience of working with young people in a wider educational way

Essential Criteria

• A good standard of general education to Level 2 or equivalent including English and Mathematics
• To meet the requirements for HLTA or have an immediate commitment to do so
• Use of ICT to enhance children learners.

Experience of effectively supporting teaching staff by:

• contributing to planning and preparation of lessons which support individual needs of students
• Using effective strategies to provide a purposeful learning environment and promoting good behaviour.
• Contributing planning and preparation of lessons and providing feedback to pupils and colleagues concerning pupils learning and behaviour.
• Contributing effectively to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils' needs and interests.
• Evaluating pupils' progress through a range of assessment activities and monitor pupils' participation, progress and responses to learning.

• Supporting the teacher in maintenance and analyse records of pupils' progress.

• The ability to engage successfully with young people exhibiting difficult and challenging behaviour

• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including young people, their families, professionals etc
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including young people, their families, professionals etc
• The ability to write concise, accurate and professional reports
• The ability to maintain accurate records of interventions with young people
• The ability to negotiate effectively
• The ability to work in a non-confrontational manner
• The ability to work independently with small groups/individuals

• The ability to plan and deliver programmes in line with national curriculum core subjects

• This post may require the post holder to transport young people in own car to educational venues/home

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,852.00-£27,163.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• planning and preparation of lessons: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person