Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Experience of working with special educational

needs Experience in required area of specialist

support Experience of working as a teaching assistant

including working

with children with complex needs

Knowledge and experience of planning, preparing,

delivering

and evaluating learning activities

Experience of assessing pupil progress and

reporting on

development and attainment#

Experience of providing support and guidance to

other teaching support staff and ability to supervise staff Understanding of other agencies and their role

and experience of working with other professionals to provide pupil support Practical knowledge of how children develop and

learn and how to motivate them Understanding of statutory frameworks relating

to teaching Working knowledge and experience of implementing

national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes Full working knowledge of relevant legislation

e.g.: child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection

and codes of practice Knowledge and experience of using a range of

computer applications and ICT including word processing, spreadsheets, databases,

presentation software, internet and e-mail Level 6 qualification e.g. Bachelor Degrees,

Graduate Certificates and Diplomas, or Level 5 qualification e.g. Diplomas of

HE and FE, foundation degrees and HNDs, plus experience in relevant areas of

work over a period of years or evidence of the equivalent level of knowledge

gained through work experience Meet the HLTA standards or have an equivalent

qualification or experience Relevant training e.g.: learning

strategies/specialist area Communicates effectively on a 1:1 basis about

straightforward and detailed issues with a range of people Deals confidently with different points of view

in conversations Contributes clearly and effectively to

discussion with others Persuades others to own point of view on routine

issues Produces detailed written information to

communicate information, ideas and opinions Makes decisions as to when and how duties are to

be carried out Responds independently to unanticipated problems

and situations Uses a rational or disciplined approach to

problem solving Analyses and interprets complex information to

solve difficult problems and develop new ideas or concepts Uses previously untried new ideas or concepts to

generate solutions to problems Produces medium-term solutions or plans A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children and young people A commitment to ongoing staff development and

the development of others