Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Faringdon Community College
Oxfordshire
- £29,269 - £32,076 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term-Time Only . Support Staff NJC Grade 8 . Actual annual salary in the region of £24,811 - £27,190
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 4th November or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 23 October 2024
Job overview
Faringdon Community College is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within the Special Educational Needs Department (The Bridge). The post holder will work predominantly with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties and support the SENDCo with the management and development of SEMH provision within school.
The successful candidate will lead on a range of interventions to support students with SEMH difficulties and ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant), both on a group and 1:1 basis, reporting to the SENDCo. The role involves liaison with outside agencies and teaching staff as well as meeting with parents and attending / leading identified TAF meetings.
This role will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups in addition to monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on pupil’s achievement, progress and development. Taking a leading role in the SEND review process for identified students. This will include developing and implementing individual education plans, assisting the SENDCo and Inclusion Managers with recording, sharing and monitoring.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people with SEMH difficulties in a learning environment and hold an ELSA qualification.
Faringdon Community College (FCC) is a successful and well-established 11-18 co-educational secondary comprehensive school, which embraces the idea of lifelong learning and community education. The school has an excellent local reputation and is known for inspiring exciting teaching and learning, where teachers are supported and encouraged to help every student, aiming to achieve individual success and realise their potential.
As a dynamic organisation, we are always looking for new ideas and ways forward. Our strong and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff are committed to providing the best education they can and have an energy and enthusiasm which makes FCC a rewarding place to work.
Benefits of working at FCC include:
· Full support for your professional development and future training needs.
· A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
· A commitment to offer flexible working wherever we can, to support the work life balance of our employees.
· A cycle to work scheme.
· A 24/7 free employee assistance programme.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact our Admin Team, by emailing admin@fcc.cambrianlt.org
For more information about the role and how to apply please visit Faringdon Community College - Staff Vacancies (fccoxon.co.uk)
We will review applications as they are received and contact those shortlisted for interview. Early applications are encouraged as we will close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate is appointed.
Faringdon Community College & Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.
Attached documents
About Faringdon Community College
Faringdon Community College opened under its current name in 2000, having previously been known as Tollington Secondary Modern School. Located in the town of Faringdon, Oxfordshire, the school provides a co-educational secondary education for students aged 11-18.
In 2012, the school became part of the Faringdon Academy of Schools, alongside seven others. The Faringdon Academy of Schools includes institutions at all stages of children’s education and allows providers in the local area to work more closely together.
Faringdon Community College provides for around 1,500 secondary and sixth-form students.
Headteacher
Jonathan Dennett
Values and vision
Faringdon Community College considers its ultimate goal to be academic success for pupils. Teachers seek to achieve this by instilling a work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility in students, as well as recognising and harnessing the innate individualism and talents of each young person.
As a part of Faringdon Academy of Schools, the school has strong ties to the local community and seeks to develop connections with local institutions for the benefit of students.
Ofsted report
“There has been a strong focus on raising the quality of teaching and the proportion of good or better lessons is increasing. Most teaching is good and some is outstanding. Excellent relationships between teachers and students, and between students themselves, contribute to a positive atmosphere for learning and there is very good individual support for students in lessons."
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