Higher Level Teaching Assistant, SEN,

Job Description

SEN HLTA (Forest Schools Experience) – Birkenhead

Position: SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Birkenhead
Contract: Temporary (6 months), starting ASAP

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a passion for working in Special Educational Needs settings and expertise in Forest Schools? Join a dedicated team at an SEN school in Birkenhead to support and engage students in a unique and enriching learning environment. This temporary position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ educational journey with an immediate start and the chance to showcase your forest schools experience.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide support to students with special educational needs
– Utilise Forest Schools practices to enhance students’ learning experiences
– Collaborate with teachers and other staff to create a nurturing and inclusive educational setting

Requirements:
– Previous experience working in Special Educational Needs environments is essential
– Demonstrated experience and passion for implementing Forest Schools activities
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students and staff

Benefits:
– Opportunity to work in a supportive SEN school environment
– Showcase your expertise in Forest Schools and contribute to innovative learning approaches
– Make a positive impact on students’ development and well-being

Join a fantastic team at an SEN school in Birkenhead and become a valuable asset in supporting students with diverse needs while incorporating engaging Forest Schools activities into their learning journey. Your commitment to inclusive education and experience in forest schools will be greatly valued. We look forward to receiving your application!

Teaching or classroom assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

We specialise in recruiting teaching assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)

We’ll also consider experienced learning support assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities (PD)

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.