Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Our vision is to deliver "a global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn".

Take the next step in your education career within an innovative pedagogy, where students are not only eager to learn, but take ownership of their learning.

Together with a healthy work/life balance, smaller class sizes, strong engagement from the school’s leadership and school community, our employees are supported to be the best educators they can be.

Globally, OneSchool has 125 campuses, 9,000 students and 2,000 staff and volunteers, across 20 countries… a world of opportunity awaits you at OneSchool Global!

The Position:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Primary school at Newtown Campus, You will need to be flexible and adaptable, able to work as part of team and be willing to become involved in whole school activities. We are seeking someone with good IT and communication skills who will work proactively to build positive relationships with all stakeholders and deliver exciting and engaging lessons to our KS2 students which challenge and stretch them academically.

The Campus:

The OneSchool Global Newtown Campus is situated 27 miles west of Shrewsbury, in the village of Sarn near Newtown, is moving to a new flagship Campus located in what used to be the Henlle Golf Club, Gobowen near Oswestry in early 2025. This stunning building set in 18 acres of parkland will be integrated with the latest educational technology, to support teaching in a future-proof, innovative, learning space. The Campus boasts vibrant teaching areas proving a world leading experience for both primary and secondary students and outstanding staff teaching resources and wellbeing facilities.

Key responsibilities: 

·To ensure and maintain excellent standards of student attainment and achievement

· The role is central to the implementation and promotion of Self Directed Learning (SDL) and the delivery of excellent teaching and learning

· The HLTA will be responsible for delivering interventions to children on the ALN & MAT registers and supporting the LSCO and Regional Senco in assessing students

· To work towards pupils individualised targets set out within the EHCP and ILP, in liaison with the class teacher and Learning Support Co-ordinator (LSCO)

· To provide learning support to pupils in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups

· To monitor the provision of MAP skills intervention and track progress including reporting to stakeholders.

· To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the pupils and seek advice from the LSCO, class teacher and outside agencies as directed

· To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required eg; worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc

· To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the LSCO, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies

· To be involved in the planning and preparation of the day to day class activities

· To provide breaktime and lunchtime supervision as directed

· To organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment both in the classroom and outside

· Motivate and encourage pupils to have a go at activities they may be unsure of

· Facilitate inclusion in small group activities and support interaction

·To attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs

We offer:

· Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals

· Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning

· Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students

· The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students

· A competitive salary, staff laptop, company pension, employee assistance programme and staff referral scheme

· Professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career- via our National Teacher Academy

If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please email Joe Pritchard- Campus Principal- joe.pritchard@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: UK Employment Landing Page - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th September 2024

Interviews will be held: September 2024

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.