We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join one of our client specialist schools in Shrewsbury. The schools focus is to provide an inclusive environment for students with a range of learning difficulties, including:
- Moderate, severe, complex, and profound learning difficulties-
- Autism
- Physical and mobility challenges
- Behavioural and communication difficulties
If you are passionate about helping students overcome these challenges and achieve their potential, this is the role for you.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a HLTA, your role will be both rewarding and varied. You will:
- Lead and support lessons under the direction of class teachers, helping students engage in learning through tailored support.
- Provide 1:1 and small group assistance, ensuring that learning is accessible to all students, regardless of their individual needs.
- Promote confidence and independence in students by fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
- Manage and support positive behaviour, using effective techniques to help maintain a calm and structured classroom.
- Encourage communication in students who face challenges in this area, using creative and inclusive methods to support their expression.
- Track and report on student progress, providing feedback to help inform the next steps in their learning.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs.
- Patient, empathetic, and adaptable, with the ability to tailor your approach to meet individual needs.
- Experienced in SEN (Special Educational Needs) or a similar environment, though we welcome those with a strong desire to learn.
- A team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for students.
- An effective communicator, with the ability to engage and motivate students, as well as work with parents and colleagues.
- Relevant qualifications (HLTA status or equivalent) are desirable but not essential for the right candidate.
Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you!
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£120.00 - £150.00 per day