HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

The Loyne Specialist School, Sefton Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2PZ (114 on roll)

Tel: 01524 64543
School website: www.loyneschool.org.uk

Summary

The Loyne Specialist School is a highly successful special school with 114 pupils on roll aged 2-19 with broad range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  A number of pupils have additional physical and sensory impairments. We are very proud of our school which has been rated by Ofsted as Outstanding for five consecutive inspections. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and well-established supportive staff team.  

The successful applicant must be prepared to work flexibly and efficiently to meet the demands of the role which will include:

In liaison with the Subject Leader to plan, assess and report on lessons delivered to groups of pupils as directed

To provide PPA cover across school should this be required on an ad hoc basis

Reporting on progress to parents/carers at the end of the year

Ensuring positive behaviour support is followed accurately in lessons and liaise with the class Teacher to ensure whole class and individual support is reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis, as directed.

To contribute to the completion of B Squared and other school assessments for all pupils taught and liaise with relevant school staff as necessary 

Please carefully read the job description and person specification for more information.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and we are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. 

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE Grade C (minimum) or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 4/HLTA Status

First Aid

MIDAS trained

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children with SEND

Experience of working in a classroom environment

Experience of administrative work

Desirable Experience

Experience of delivering lessons

Experience of managing others

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school office on 01524 64543 between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. during term time, and a member of the office team will assist.

Proposed Interview Date:

20/01/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.