Higher Level Teacher Assistants

Job Purpose To work with teachers as part of our professional team to support learning activities for classes, groups and/or to support students undertaking lessons delivered via remote learning or computer aided techniques. To provide support to students across the college or support pupils with severe learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties. Provide support to students with: transition from primary school; transition from KS3 to KS4 through Pathways; transition from college to post-16 educationReports to SENDCoJob role

• To support the Catholic ethos of the College
• To provide particular and skilled support to students with learning, behavioural, communication,
social, sensory or physical difficulties
• To support the SENDCo in monitoring and delivering effective One Planning, ensuring Student
Passports and Individual Education Plans are reviewed in line with the 2014 SEND Code of Practice
• To support Learning Support Assistants with their completion of One Planning paperwork
• To work with teachers to set SMART targets for SEND students
• To implement planned 1:1 and small group interventions as agreed with the SENDCo, adjusting
activities according to student's responses as appropriate
• To support students with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• To provide social and emotional support and interventions at student break and lunchtimes
• To work with individuals or small groups of students under the direction of teachers
• To participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, writing reports
and records as required
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs and disabilities within
the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• To identify and support individual students' needs and provide appropriate support and
resources under the guidance of the SENDCo
• To establish positive and productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
and setting high expectations
• To promote positive student behaviour in line with college policies and help keep students on
task
• To encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and to engage in all
activities
• To promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of selfreliance
• To provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the
teacher
• To support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop students' competence and independence
in its use
• To assist with escorting students on educational visits, Respect confidentiality at all times
• Deal effectively with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the college's policies
and procedures.
• To report back, as appropriate, using the school's agreed referral procedures on the behaviour
of students during the session, and any issues arising.
• To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal
responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager, attending training sessions as required.
• To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the
workplace
• To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the College's Equal
Opportunities Policy
• The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitmentThis is a public facing role and the post holder must speak fluent EnglishThe duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by thePrincipal to carry out additional duties within the context of the job, skills and grade


• able to challenge all students to make exceptional progress
• a strong team player who forms excellent relationships with staff, parents and students
• willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our college, Grade C or above pass in English and maths GCSEs (or
equivalent) Educated to NVQ Level 3 in learning support/early years or
• equivalent qualification/experience which meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards Experience of working with students across the secondary age
• range and with learning difficulties or disabilities Personal Qualities Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Good listening skills
• Stamina, energy, resilience and sense of humour
• Calm and patient
• Motivated and proactive
• Team player
• Flexible
• Skills and abilities Ability to deal with challenging behaviour
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to
• confidentiality Ability to exchange routine verbal information clearly and
• sensitively with students and adults Ability to observe and monitor progress and maintain records
• Good understanding of the way in which children develop in
• relation to the role Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
• Ability to support students with medical and physical needs
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to carry out
• instructions., Ability to motivate/encourage/empower students and adults.
• Good understanding of the learning experience provided by the
• College Establish effective relationships with those working in and with the
• College Empathetic, assertive and a good role model
• Able to work effectively in teams as member or leader
• Able to self-manage, make decisions and work on own initiative
• Ability to know when and how to seek support.
• Able to ensure that tight, strict deadlines are met
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality
• Understanding of Health & Safety
• Understand and comply with Safeguarding and Child Protection
• procedures Demonstrate a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role
• Able to effectively evaluate own performance
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  St Benedict's Catholic College is a highly respected and oversubscribed Roman Catholic 11-16 college
serving Christian families throughout north-east Essex, we strive to promote the values of our Christianfaith throughout our daily life.Our 2023 Ofsted inspection found that we continue to be a good school, that we are a welcomingschool with a strong ethos of caring for pupils and promoting academic achievement. We arerecognised for many strengths of our college - as well as noting how well-behaved, confident andhappy our young people are.Student attainment at GCSE in the core subjects of English and mathematics, and in science andhumanities subjects, is well above average. St Benedict's is a great place to be and I'm delighted thatyou are interested in applying to be part of our team.As our mission statement says, we are proud to be an inclusive community where spiritual, emotionaland academic growth are nurtured. We believe in putting learning first and striving for excellenceOur facilities are excellent and we have a rich variety of extra-curricular opportunities that underpin ouracademic success. The college is set in pleasant, spacious grounds which include hard play areas,playing fields and tennis courts. We have a well-equipped sports hall and fitness suite. Our chapel isused regularly by students and staff for worship, prayer and quiet reflection.St Benedict's students develop into happy confident and self-aware young adults. There are manyopportunities for them to thrive and shine, through high quality teaching and numerous clubs andactivities.

There is a growing arts scene in the City, with two highly acclaimed local theatres and the renowned Firstsite and Minories Galleries hosting significant art exhibitions and installations. The City also benefits from a wide range of excellent schools and colleges as well as being the home of Essex University's main campus.Colchester also benefits from superb transport links,including excellent road links, direct rail lines going intoLondon (which is less than an hour away), and easyaccess to London Stansted and London SouthendAirports which fly to a growing number of destinationsthroughout Europe.