Join Our Team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Bitterne Park School!
Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Teaching Assistant? Bitterne Park School is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to become part of our vibrant educational community.
Why Bitterne Park School?
As one of the largest secondary schools in the region, we are proud to provide a first-class education to over 2,000 students. Our dedication to academic excellence and fostering personal and social development truly sets us apart.
About the Role
This exciting position involves working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality lessons and providing targeted support to students. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Leading and delivering lessons under the guidance of classroom teachers, ensuring students remain engaged and make progress.
* Supporting and mentoring other Teaching Assistants, sharing your knowledge and best practices.
* Assisting with the planning and preparation of lesson resources, adapting materials to meet the individual needs of students.
* Contributing to the creation and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
* Managing classroom behaviour to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
* Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to meet the diverse needs of our students.
Key Responsibilities
* Assessing Needs: Work with the class teacher and SENCo to assess pupils’ needs, using specialist skills to support individual or group learning across the curriculum.
* Building Relationships: Develop supportive, caring, and secure relationships with students, promoting respect, self-esteem, and a positive school ethos.
* Teaching Cover: Provide class teaching cover (planned or unplanned) using lesson plans prepared by the teacher.
* Responding to Needs: Understand and address the specific academic, physical, and emotional/behavioural needs of students.
* Planning and Development: Support the planning, development, and delivery of suitable programmes of work, including for students with specific learning needs.
* Resource Preparation: Select and prepare resources to support learning activities and assist students in using them effectively.
* Motivation and Support: Encourage and motivate students to become independent learners and achieve their learning targets.
* Monitoring Progress: Track and record students’ progress, mark work, provide feedback to teachers, and contribute to reports for parents.
* Managing TAs: Oversee the work of other Teaching Assistants, including their performance management, training, and deployment.
* General Duties: Assist with general school tasks, including setting up classrooms, preparing resources, and maintaining a tidy learning environment.
Join Us
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant seeking a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join Bitterne Park School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and make a real difference to the lives of our students.
Position Details
* Salary: Band 7 (£29,000–£34,000 based on full-time equivalent).
* Hours: 30 hours per week.
Take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of our students at Bitterne Park School!
Requirements
* Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role.
* Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification is desirable but not essential.
* Excellent knowledge of the national curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
* Ability to lead and deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of a teacher.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
* Passion for education and a commitment to supporting the academic and personal development of students.
Benefits
* Private Healthcare Options for you & your family*
* On-site Gym & Personal Training Sessions
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave
* Electric Car Scheme
* Self Directed CPD fund
* Charity Giving
* Cycle to Work scheme