HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Location

Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY (801 on roll)

Tel: 01253 872659
School website: www.cardinalallen.co.uk

Summary

The governors of this very successful Catholic High School wish to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. The post is for 35 hours per week, term time plus one week.

Cardinal Allen is a great place to work and an excellent community to belong to. We receive tremendous support from our parent body and a committed group of Governors. Our pupils actively engage in all aspects of school life, and there is a culture of mutual support and openness.

The successful candidate will:

Plan and deliver lessons in English and Maths to small groups of pupils who have additional learning needs;

Manage our alternative provision room, ACE;

Work as part of the Learning Support Team to address the needs of pupils and their parents/carers who require additional support to overcome the barriers to learning;

Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained, personal development and well-being are achieved;

Have the skills to play a key role in the continued development of this key area;

Be willing to go the extra mile for our pupils.

THE LEARNING SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

The learning support department includes a team of Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Assistant SENDCo and SENDCo. We are committed to promoting an inclusive environment where expectations are high and pupils are encouraged to grow in independence. We take a very pupil-centred approach and work with pupils with a range of needs, ensuring that every voice is heard and pupils receive the best possible care and support. 

THE ROLE
We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work as part of the Learning Support Team to address the needs of pupils and their parents/carers who require additional support to overcome the barriers to learning. This role will include leading our small, alternative provision room, ACE.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, energy, and the ability to contribute to the work of a successful team.  The successful candidate needs to have excellent communication skills and be able to work with both pupils and their families.

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

Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

First Aid certificate or willingness to under training

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Desirable Qualifications

HLTA status

Essential Experience

Experience of successfully working with or caring for 11-16 year olds

Experience of working in a school environment

Experience of managing challenging behaviour constructively and consistently using a range of strategies

Experience of working with young people with complex needs

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook / Word

Desirable Experience

Has knowledge of the use of SIMS

For an informal discussion please contact:

Candidates are more than welcome to call the SENDCO for an informal discussion or to visit the school prior to application.

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.