Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals, groups or whole classes including monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils achievement, progress and development. A key aspect of the role will be your involvement in supporting our SENDCO, Mrs Wedge. You will support Mrs Wedge with monitoring IEPs, completion of external agency paperwork, liaison with external agencies, preparation of annual review paperwork, supporting with annual review meetings and completing interventions with children as required.

• Have the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils' learning
• Have a strong knowledge of the curriculum
• Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources
• Have the ability to support pupils working at all levels and promote inclusion within the classroom
• A passion for supporting pupils with SEND
• Be committed to raising attainment, achievement and progress
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Be committed to working within a team to continue to provide high quality services for our pupils and families.
• Meet Professional Standards for HLTA status or have equivalent qualification (NVQ Level 4)
• Have excellent numeracy/literacy skills - equivalent to level 2 in English and Maths
  
  Meadow View JMI School is situated next to Doe Bank Park, in a pleasant area with extensive school grounds. Barr Beacon is just on our doorstep! Our School vision is Dream, Believe, Achieve and all children receive a high standard of education within a happy, caring, friendly learning environment that promotes self-esteem, enables them to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. We are proud to be part of The Lighthouse Federation, founded in 2021 and made up of nine schools all working collaboratively.
  
  In return we will provide:
• A supportive leadership team who are committed to developing staff
• A friendly, welcoming teaching and support team
• Extensive CPD opportunities
• A committed and dedicated Local School Committee and Lighthouse Federation Governing Body
• A creative and innovative environment
• Most importantly our children who are happy to come to school and extremely enthusiastic to learn.
At Meadow View JMI School we are committed to safeguarding our children. The school will carry out online search checks for all shortlisted applicants, in line with keeping children safe in education guidance. The successful applicant will then be required to undertake an enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks.