Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Secondary PRU) - Start ASAP!

Job description

Prospero Teaching is looking for a passionate, experienced and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational PRU’s in Billingham to start ASAP on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a leading role in the Learning Support Department and build positive relationships with pupils to have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Pupil Referral Unit in Billingham.
• The School supports pupils across the Secondary School age range (11-18) who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream School.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay – Between £90-130 per day DOE
• Hours – 08.00-16.00
• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – Billingham

About the HLTA Role:

• The role will involve supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream School. As such, the role will involve supporting pupils Who display challenging behaviour.
• A big part of the role, therefore, will be to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils to help manage their behaviour in a consistent and positive manner.
• The role will also involve some planning and delivery of learning activities to pupils in small groups.
• The role will involve supporting pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEND that pupils have may include ASD and DHD of varying levels
• A key part of the role will also be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or HLTA Qualification
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• Experience within an SEND School Setting (desired)
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities to small groups of pupils.
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEND within an SEND School
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years

About Prospero:

• Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking to appoint ASAP!

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About Prospero

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.