HLTA

A great opportunity has arisen to join the staff of our successful school!We require an enthusiastic, committed and talented HLTAto join ourteam. The post is for full time (on a 32hour contract, term-time only) supporting across the school in a support capacity as well as leading some PPA cover, 1:1 or small group work and potentially leading a subject within the school.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support for pupils

• To develop a knowledge of a range of learningsupport needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupils to be supported and challenged;
• To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities;
• To aid pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:

  clarifying and explaining instructions;

  ensuring the children are able to use equipment and materials provided;

  assisting in weaker areas or challenging the most able;

  helping children to concentrate and complete work set;

  meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence;

  developing appropriate resources to support learning;

  providing support for individual children inside and out of the classroom to enable them to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

• To promote the inclusion of all children. This may include:
• support students with physical disabilities including personal care
• work flexibly according to the needs of the child
• support students in lessons, small groups and 1:1, to enable students with specific learning needs to access their curriculum
• provide feedback and records of progress/difficulties to the SENCo as appropriate
• undertake administrative tasks at the direction of the SENCo, including assisting with routine student testing
• promote student independence and develop students’ confidence and self-esteem

• To set demanding and challenging expectations and promote self-esteem and independence;
• To provide the necessary pastoral care to enable children to feel secure and happy;
• To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement;
• Be engaged in the development of the school, taking part in peer review processes, and contribute to the improvement of the school.
• Safeguard children’s wellbeing and ensure the maintenance of public trust in the teaching profession as part of their professional duties

Support for teachers

• Assist the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development and planning of a suitable programme of support for pupils;
• Monitor pupil’s responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement as directed;
• Provide detailed and regular feedback about the children to the teacher (and SENCo where appropriate);
• Contribute to the maintenance of children’s progress records;
• Participate in the evaluation of support programmes;
• Promote excellent behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with the Behaviour for Learning Policy and encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviour;
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers;
• Administer tests and assessments and undertake marking of children’s work under direction of class teacher;
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other such tasks in order to support teaching

Support for the Curriculum

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of equipment/resources required to meet lesson plans/relevant learning activities to support the delivery of an enriched curriculum;
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Support for the School

• Be fully aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures, especially those related to child protection and health and safety, confidentiality and data protection and Code of Conduct; reporting all concerns to a Designated Senior Person or teaching staff in their absence;
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop;
• Contribute to the Church School ethos and aims and vision of our school;
• Provide an inspiring, supportive and aspirational environment, built on Christian values, which actively promotes equality and diversity.
• Be part of a learning culture which is committed to the pursuit of excellence and achieving the vision for the school.
• Build strong and effective partnerships with parents, the wider community and beyond.
• Promote a positive learning culture, that is safe, exciting and challenging for all and develops the spirituality of all.
• Appreciate and support the work of other professionals, liaising with and consulting colleagues;
• Attend and participate in meetings as required and be proactive in reading minutes;
• Engage in Continued Professional Development and Learning, supporting our learning for all culture;
• Contribute to reviews of pupils’ progress as appropriate;
• Prepare and present displays of children’s work as required;Undertake duties from time to time as required by the Headteacher, this may include break and lunch duties. Proactively engage in these duties to support children’s social and emotional development.
• Support the school is becoming more sustainable and make every effort to be climate aware and active within the school

As a PPATeacher

The PPA Teacher will:

• Implement all agreed school policies and guidelines;
• Support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and staff;
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks;
• Be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning;
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, that promotes a growth mind set and where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils;
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into planning;
• Work with school leaders to track the progress of individual children and intervene where pupils are not making progress;
• Report to the class teachers on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;
• Promote the school’s code of conduct amongst pupils, in accordance with the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy and the Anti-bullying Policy;
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration or organisation and check/respond to emails regularly;
• Engage in Continued Professional Development and Learning;
• Communicate effectively with the SENCo and with specialists from outside agencies;
• Make effective use of ICT to enhance learning and teaching and actively promote e‑Safety;
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom where necessary;

Subject Leadership

• HLTAs may be asked to take responsibility for a curriculum subject or other area and contribute to school leadership by effectively monitoring the standards of teaching and learning within the subject/other area. Subject leaders are expected to contribute to whole school improvement planning and evaluation. This includes but is not exhaustive of: writing an annual subject SEF, creating a subject action plan which is reviewed termly, subject monitoring (inline with school monitoring plan), writing/updating subject policy, CPD opportunities, networking, ensuring there is a broad and balanced curriculum with clear links made between subjects.

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