Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Maidstone

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Salary: £26,421-£33,945 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time

Start Date: September 2024

The School: Vision For Education are working alongside and Alternative Provision Service for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to start a full-time role in September 2024. This AP is dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to students who require an alternative to mainstream schooling. Their mission is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can achieve their potential and develop the skills necessary for a successful future.

The Role: The role is for a motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join this dedicated team. The successful candidate will work closely with Teachers to support the learning and development of students, many of whom have additional needs or face challenges in mainstream education. This role requires a proactive and compassionate individual who is committed to making a positive impact on students' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging lessons under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Work with small groups and individual students to provide targeted support and interventions.
• Assist in the assessment and monitoring of student progress.
• Develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs) for students with specific needs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide classroom management and behavior support.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student well-being and progress.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Undertake any additional duties as required to support the smooth running of the service.

Qualifications and Skills:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• A background/interest in PE would be advantageous
• Previous experience working in an educational setting, preferably with students who have additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to working with children and young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on 01622 584 900 or email nolawi.ghebre@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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