Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire

Contract Type: Monday-Friday (Full-Time - 8:30am-3:30pm) - Term Time Only

Salary: £100-£120 a day

Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special needs, disabilities, medical needs, and challenging behaviour? Are you a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

A primary special school in Bradford are looking for a Level 4 HLTA to join their team on a full-time basis. The school provides education to primary aged children with complex needs, medical needs, special educational needs, and challenging behaviours. The school is a vibrant and inclusive primary special needs school dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to children with a diverse range of needs. They believe in fostering an environment where every child can thrive, regardless of their challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, delivery, and assessment of lessons under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Provide tailored support to students with special needs, disabilities, medical needs, and challenging behaviour, ensuring their individual learning needs are met.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes engagement, participation, and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, medical team, physiotherapists and other support staff to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSP)
• Supervise and facilitate activities both within the classroom and in other learning environments, such as sensory rooms or outdoor spaces.
• Support students during transitions, break times, and other non-academic activities, promoting independence and social skills development.

Requirements:

• Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification is essential.
• Experience working with children with special needs, disabilities, medical needs, and challenging behaviours is essential.
• Experience teaching lessons is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• A compassionate and patient approach to supporting diverse learning needs.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic educational setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Safeguarding training is essential, although this can be offered by Veritas.
• Level 2 Team Teach training is essential, although this can be offered by Veritas.
• Candidates must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS upon registration
• Have proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a dedicated team of professionals.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families.

How to Apply:

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about supporting children with special needs to achieve their full potential, apply today! To apply, please submit your CV to or call the office on to discuss the role with Courtney. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'