Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Stamford Welland Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our inclusive and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people by supporting their learning, literacy development and academic progress. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with our SEND, pastoral and teaching teams, you will deliver targeted interventions, support classroom learning and lead small group and whole-class activities when required. This role would be particularly suited to someone with experience in literacy intervention, phonics delivery and supporting students with dyslexia or specific learning difficulties (SpLD). You will be working under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to:

• Provide personalised, bespoke provision for pupils who are not on track to meet age expectations, including pupils with EAL.
• Deliver high quality phonics and reading fluency provision.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities with teaching staff in order to plan and deliver high quality educational provision for our young people.
• Support the implementation of APDRs, behaviour plans, curriculum planning and assessment, providing detailed feedback to the teacher, parent or outside agency as needed.
• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children.
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy, including after school educational provision.
  
  Is skillful in working with children in all year groups to support their learning and progress.
• Is confident and resilient, patient and nurturing and who wants to help us to support our pupils to thrive and develop into successful young people.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning.
• Can act on their own initiative.
• Is qualified to NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants/HLTA qualification or equivalent or is willing to work towards this qualification.
• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the academy.
• Is motivated, passionate, and reflective about their work.
• Demonstrates an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues., A recognised dyslexia qualification, such as a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), or equivalent.
• Training in specialist literacy interventions or phonics programmes.
• Experience supporting students with dyslexia and literacy difficulties in a secondary school setting.
• Knowledge of access arrangements and inclusive classroom strategies.
  
  Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
  
  Salary: £22,286-£24,984 (depending on experience)
Hours: 32.5 per week., Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays