Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Horizons)

John Smeaton Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy - the successful applicant will be expected to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes (PPA cover) and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development. A key deployment of this role will be to our onsite Resource Provision known as Horizons. Horizons caters for 40 young people with an EHCP where their primary need is communication and interaction. Potential applicants should have: Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or working towards this (Level 4). Level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy (or willingness to work towards). Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/ foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies. Good understanding of child development and learning processes. What we offer you: As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role. A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. £2k Cycle to work scheme.