Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA

Coal Clough Academy wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Higher level Teaching Assistant on a full time permanent contract. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you. What does this job do? To work under the direction of the class teacher, or the TA leading the class in the short-term absence of the class teacher, to implement planning and assessment and work with individual pupils or small groups in order to secure high levels of accelerated pupil progress. To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of class-based interventions.  To provide supervision, guidance and learning opportunities across non-lesson-based activities, including visits, offsite provision and outdoor education activities as required.  What are the job requirements? Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals or small groups of students in line with the current whole school curriculum. Have a good understanding core subject at KS3 and KS4 levels (functional skills and GCSE). Monitor pupils and assess, record and report on pupils' achievement, progress and development to Middle Leaders, the SENCo and parents/carers. Accurately document progress relating to attainment, targets and attendance through completion of Personalised Intervention Plans (PIPs) and in line with school procedures. Support the development of pupils’ reading and literacy skills. Have a good understanding of SEND needs and strategies to support pupil’s learning. Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies. Always support social communication skills. Support the development of