Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (Primary)

About us and the role We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual

to take on the role of HLTA. The successful candidate will have a passion for helping

children achieve their full potential in a team which values creativity,

innovation and commitment, focusing on enabling children to learn well in

engaging ways. If you are an excellent practitioner with the ability to inspire

and motivate students and the dedication to providing the best for each young

person we would like to hear from you. Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith designated

(Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in

September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September

2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full

cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues

its journey to outstanding. The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate

about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and

opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need

to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own

practice and performance for the benefit of our students. This is a unique

opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both

students and staff: Educational excellence Character formation Spiritual insight Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we

receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested,

we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

School visits are

welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time

What will you do? To support working relationship with the

pupils, acting as role model and setting high expectations. To support pupils with special educational

needs through the delivery of specific learning programmes to contribute to

setting individual education plan (IEHCP) targets and to reviews. To monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to

learning activities and note their progress towards targets. To advance learning when working with

individuals, small groups and whole classes without the presence of the

assigned Teacher. Establish constructive relationships and

communicate with other agencies/professionals in liaison with the teacher to

support the achievement and progress of pupils. What are we looking for?

HLTA status or equivalent qualification or

experience

Experience of working with children with

additional learning needs

Able to work collaboratively and

cooperatively with colleagues

An understanding of classroom roles and

responsibilities.

Ability to relate well to children and

adults to build and maintain effective relationships.

Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare

of children and young people