Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join us at our thriving AcademyYour opportunityThis role is about working with students, staff and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for our students who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. It will particularly involve working with those students who have more complex needs in relation to SLCN, SPLD and ASD. The focus is on teaching and learning in the classroom as well as leading interventions for students who need more focused support, either 1-1 or in small groups.As part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for support staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether at Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, in one of our other 47academies, or in our central team. Join us inour mission to cultivate an exceptional learning environment for all our students.What we are looking for:We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning.We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Educated to degree level, you will needat least two years experience working and supporting students with SEND, as well as secure and up-to-date knowledge of SEND, in particular SLCN, SPLD and ASD.Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.Next StepsPlease download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will only be considered if submitted online and before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.About Harris Invictus Academy CroydonHarris Invictus Academy Croydon was opened in September 2014 because of the significant demand in the community for new, high-quality school places. In achieving our aims, we are building on the success of the three other Harris Academies in Croydon. Ofsted calls all three of these schools Outstanding. They are oversubscribed with around seven applications for every place available.We collaborate with all the Harris Academies, but work particularly closely with Harris Academy Purley, with which Harris Invictus Academy Croydon shares its Executive Principal.Academy EthosWe believe that when a school gives its students the confidence to believe they are capable of excellence, this is exactly what they go on to achieve.Our ethos is grounded in the best traditions of hard work, good manners, smart uniform and academic achievement. We combine these with the best of modern teaching and technology. Class sizes are kept as small as possible and students will find that the atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy.At Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, learning does not begin and end at the classroom door. Students regularly participate in after-school enrichment classes, activity days and educational visits. In addition to what they learn in the classroom, these activities help to bring learning alive.We believe passionatelyin our mission statement: We Know, WeCan, We Will. We never settle for less and are driven by achievement and success. Wecan doit, and we will succeed no matter the circumstances or difficulties we face.Why work at HarrisInvictusAcademy Croydon

A happy, hard-working and highly ambitious communityin which students and staff treat one another withcare and respect

The combination of traditional values of discipline andgood-mannerswith contemporary best practicein teaching and technology

A central Croydon location, close to transport links and other amenities

Generous Harris benefits package and excellent opportunities for personal and professional development

Our Benefits PackageIn addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.Find out more about Our BenefitsBeing a part of the Harris FederationWe are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.Learn more About Harris and our Vision and ValuesSafeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check