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 academy.Your 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 Academy Battersea, in one of our other 48 academies, or in our central team. Join us in our 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 need at 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.Why work at Harris Academy BatterseaIn 2017, the school was named the Evening Standard School of the Year and has been ranked as the 4th school in the country for two years running. With a Progress 8 score of +1.49, students achieve nearly one-and-a-half grades higher than they would in an average school and such progress, alongside the best A-level results in Wandsworth, reflects the exceptional dedication with which everyone in the academy applies themselves.The staff body is an incredible group of people. They are dynamic, thoughtful and innovative practitioners who do everything that they can to help our children succeed and we are looking for someone similar to join us. We recognise that teaching is a demanding career and it is our aim to make sure that staff who have chosen to are as well supported as they can be. We have a zero tolerance approach to anything that interrupts the learning in a classroom and our central team deals with will all behaviour issues, non-completion of homework, phone-calls and detentions to make sure that teachers are as free as possible to do the three things that matter most: mark, plan and teach.Any position in education is inevitably laden with values and ideals and we are a school built on a shared ownership of these. We wish to give our students the very best start that we can in life and, through hard work and determination, we hope that our values and ideals take shape as something recognisable in the futures that we help build.Harris Academy Battersea is modern and innovative, but with old-fashioned values. Its aim is to shape the lives of students by providing them with the best possible academic outcomes from outstanding courses and - crucially - the experiences and guidance that will help them become resilient, resourceful, reflective and respectful, emotionally intelligent global citizens.About Harris Academy Battersea:Harris Academy Battersea will be in its fifth academic year in 2018-19 and has established itself as one of the highest performing schools in London, judged to be Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. In 2017, it was awarded the Evening Standard School of the Year as well as being named one of the Sunday Times Top 20 Schools in the country. In 2016-17, it was ranked 4th highest school in England for pupil progress and the top non-selective school nationally and achieved a provisional figure of +1.40 for Progress 8 in 2018-19: nearly three times higher than the +0.5 threshold set by OfSTED for Outstanding.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.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, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.Read our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-OffendersDiversity and EqualityWe are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.Read our Diversity and Equality Notice