Langer Primary Academy, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2HL £21,680 - £23,109 actual per annum (£25,583 - £27,269 pro rata) 37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Permanent Reference: 6568 Required as soon as possible Langer Academy’s Specialist Severe Learning Difficulties Hub is seeking a passionate and dedicated High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of 13 amazing children with complex needs. Key Responsibilities: Speech and Language Development: Take ownership of speech and language interventions, working closely with specialist teams to implement tailored communication strategies for each child. Bespoke Curriculum Design : Collaborate with the class teacher to support the creation and delivery of individualised curriculums, ensuring every child's learning needs are met. Leadership & Support: Confidently direct and guide other staff members in providing exceptional support for the children, ensuring a high standard of care and education at all times. Teaching Delivery: Deliver high-quality lessons in the absence of the teacher, maintaining a nurturing and structured learning environment. Ideal Candidate: a qualified HLTA or equivalent experience (training can be provided), with a passion for working with children who have severe learning difficulties under the guidance of the class, be confident in directing and supporting a team of teaching assistants and other staff experience in speech and language development and a commitment to supporting the communication needs of each child creative and adaptable, with the ability to design and deliver personalised learning experiences strong knowledge of SEN (Special Educational Needs) and a track record of supporting children with EHCPs. Why Join Langer Academy? be part of a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to empowering children with complex needs make a real difference in a small, focused learning environment where each child is valued opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist training through Unity Trust PPA hours. If you are an enthusiastic and committed HLTA looking for a rewarding role where you can lead, inspire, and contribute to the growth of incredible children, we’d love to hear from you To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Candidate Information Pack (pdf) How to apply Please apply via the following application link: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/259523SJD Closing date: 9am, 25 November 2024. Interview date: week commencing 2 December 2024. (We reserve the right to interview earlier should a suitable applicant be found). Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site. In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.