Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job Description

The Headteacher of Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery and the CEO of Southend East Community Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who will be responsible for supporting students in the ARC with their learning and emotional regulation. This will include those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This support will be both under their own direction, when covering groups, as well as via the guidance of the Inclusion Lead and the Leadership Team/SLT, with the aim of providing for the social, educational and welfare needs of pupils within the school.

The successful candidate will have the following:

· English and Maths, Grades A-C, or equivalent

· Experience of working in a school setting in multiple year groups

· Experience of marking pupils' work and giving written and verbal feedback in line with school policies

Information about the School

Thorpedene is a very successful Primary School and a member of the SECAT Academy Trust. It is a large school educating and caring for approx. 500 children and 90 employees.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.