Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

To work with children with a wide range of special needs covering the 4 areas of SEND.

To lead on a wide range of interventions in order to help close attainment gaps and increase school attendance.

To oversee the effective day to day supervision of the library

Responsibilities

To work as part of the learning support team alongside other members of staff supporting all students, paying particular attention to those with special needs as identified by the SENCO.

To actively encourage all students to achieve their full potential and help them access the

National Curriculum.

To build students' self-esteem.

To effectively manage the library

To lead on developing literacy and reading across the school

To run core booster groups after school

To lead on a wide range of interventions and track progress, as directed by the SENCo

To lead on the day to day running of the library and promote literacy across the school

To write pupil passports and track progress

To be a link HLTA for a core group of students as directed by the SENCo

To attend meetings as directed by the SENCo

To assist students with intimate care.

To encourage the students independence and self-reliance.

To use the schools system of reward in order to encourage students to do their best.

To work with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, giving extra support when needed.

To observe all students and identify those who may have a problem not previously identified, to assess and report to SENCO as necessary.

To carry out assessments as directed by the SENCO.

To support and help teachers in providing suitable learning experiences for their classes.

All support staff undertake a first aid training course to be a school first aider.

To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace.

Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy and e Safety policy.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by

the Principal to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

Supporting the ethos, aims and core values of the school.

Special responsibilities for HLTA will be based on areas of expertise discussed and agreed on