Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Reporting into the SENCO/ Assistant SENCO, the candidate will be supporting the progress and attainment of students with SEND. The role will vary, supporting students with a wide range of SEN, both on a 1:1 basis, as well as working with small groups of pupils to adapt and modify the curriculum for pupils with SEND.
The candidate will be required to exercise his/her professional skills and judgement to carry out the professional duties set out below:
• Support specific areas of improvement and development (specifically developing provision for students with SEND that aims to close gaps in achievement as much as is possible) and make a significant contribution to the strategic development of all aspects of the school
• Play a key role in creating a positive culture and ethos within which the students and staff develop and maintain positive attitudes towards each other, the environment, the community and teaching and learning.
• Provide a regular and wide range of opportunities for students to work in teams, develop independence and resilience and grow in confidence, to become effective learners and in preparation for adult life
• Liaise effectively with all stakeholders to ensure continued progress for pupils with SEND
Aylesford School is an inclusive school where every child, regardless of ability and background can fulfil their dreams and aspirations.
Aylesford School forms part of the Character Education Trust, currently a 2 Academy Trust that aims to provide students with high quality academic and ‘Character Education’. Our vision is to support and encourage the students within our Trust to develop good character; to be confident and kind; to have integrity; to respect difference and to make a positive contribution to the community around them. A link to our website for more information can be found here https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/
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Applications
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Please email your application to Ben Sanchez: ben.sanchez@aylesford.kent.sch.uk.
All applications will be considered individually upon receipt.
Equal opportunities employer
Aylesford School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.
Contact Aylesford School
We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Aylesford School such a desirable place to work.
We reserve the right to close the post early should we be able to appoint a suitable applicant.
If you would like to discuss this post please contact Ben Sanchez.
