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Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey that empowers young minds and shapes their futures? Milk Education is thrilled to collaborate with an exceptional Hospital school, who are seeking a dedicated and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to blaze new trails of learning. If you're fueled by compassion and ignited by the spark of understanding, we invite you to be a beacon of change in the lives of young people with diverse needs.
This opportunity is a full time role, with an immediate start. Therefore, you must have an enhanced DBS on the update service and cooperative referees.
Your role will be based across both sites, BR3 and SE5. You must be willing to work between, being flexible with regards to days
8:45-16:30
The Role of an Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
As an Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you're more than an educator – you're a guiding light, illuminating the path for young people with learning disabilities, Autism, and mental health needs. Under the mentorship of a dedicated class teacher, you'll lead the way both in group settings and through personalised 1-1 interactions. Your unwavering presence and unwavering dedication will be instrumental in nurturing growth and fostering a thriving learning environment.
The role and responsibilities as an Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- To assist in the educational and social development of learners under the direction of the support managers and curriculum team leaders
- Lead the class when the teacher in absent
- To support the development of self-advocacy and independent learning skills of learners.
- To contribute to the assessment of students’ learning and personal progression, working with relevant members of staff to contribute to the development of person-centered support plans.
- To provide support and assistance to learners for their personal care, safety and well-being.
- To anticipate barriers to learning and participation, develop intervention strategies to minimise difficulties.
- To gain a thorough knowledge of and be sensitive to, the learner’ needs and learning objectives while on their study programme.
- To ensure learners are able to access and fully utilise College support services and facilitate and participate productively in College life.
- To ensure that specialist equipment, assistive technologies and/or facilities are available and operational where necessary.
- To ensure learners with additional physical/medical needs have access to supervision and support as necessary.
- To ensure any mobility problems within the building and other safety issues in line with College Health and Safety guidelines are reported to support managers
- To assist in the review of learners’ progress in line with College policies and ensure individual support plans are updated, and teaching staff are aware of any barriers to learning.
- To liaise, when necessary, with outside agencies e.g. parents, key workers etc and forward information on to support managers.
- To attend meetings and trainings as and when required.
Why choose Milk?
Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change. With a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.
Benefits to YOU:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Wellbeing support
- Free Lesson Plans
- 24/7 access to your personal consultant
- Training support sessions
And so much more.
Ready to Illuminate Young Minds? If you're ready to embark on a transformative adventure, leading the charge as an Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), we want to hear from you! Embrace the opportunity to mold young lives and redefine education. Apply now and be the change that lights up the world.
Applicants will be subject to variety of checks including: an enhanced DBS check, full references, including from your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
