Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The

HLTA will:

Teach classes to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem, wellbeing and social

inclusion

Duties and

responsibilities

Teaching

and learning

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning

by adopting relevant strategies to increase achievement of all pupils

Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation

of all pupils in learning

Support the teaching of a broad and balanced

curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of

learning

Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with

the school’s policy and procedures

Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning

Planning

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the

monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as

appropriate to the level of the role

Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest

and motivate learners and advance their learning

Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the lessons (under

the guidance of the class teacher & Inclusion lead)

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant

professionals

Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with

parents and carers

Keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress,

or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with

Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with teachers

and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date

by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and

identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness

Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications,

and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Take part in the school’s Professional Growth procedures

Other areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

& Health and Safety

Work

in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in

Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

Promote

the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

The HLTA will be required to follow school policies and the

staff code of conduct.

Please note, this

is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role.

It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the HLTA will carry out. The

postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the

role, as dir