HLTA

West SILC, 4 Town Street,

Stanningley, Leeds, LS28 6HL

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) required for January 2023

Permanent

Pay range SO 1 - point 23 - 25 pro rata (32.5 hours per week term time only plus 5 training days)

Based at Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Partnership (inclusive)

Priesthorpe Ln, Stanningley, Pudsey LS28 5SG

• Are you passionate about making a difference?
• Do you want to facilitate outstanding learning for children and young people who have moderate learning difficulties and are working between Year 1 Expectations and GCSE Grade 5?
• Do you want to contribute to the development of a highly inclusive partnership in a secondary mainstream setting?
• Does the opportunity to plan and deliver an original, genuinely differentiated curriculum excite you?
• Do you want to feel valued as a member of our team and have your views and opinions effect positive change and growth?

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and creative HLTA who wants to make a difference. If you, like us, are passionate about improving the life chances of our young people, then this could be the right place for you. West SILC is a very successful all age generic special school.

You will offer us:

• Outstanding practice in relation to teaching children with moderate learning difficulties at low primary expectations (and some additional needs e.g. Downs syndrome, Autism, SEMH, speech, language and communication needs…)

• The ability to plan and deliver life skills lessons focused on preparing our young people for adulthood– this role would suit a sound primary practitioner, as well as one with a secondary background

• Experience of (or an enthusiasm to gain experience of) the ASDAN qualification

• The skills to deliver engaging and fun learning in a range of subjects across the curriculum

• Experience of differentiating learning and inclusion of SEN children

You will demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• High expectations of pupil achievement

• Excellent relationships with all pupils, families and staff

• A commitment to professional development

• Confidence, passion and enthusiasm

We will offer you:

• A welcoming school where the children enjoy learning, are positive and cheerful

• An excellent opportunity to make a difference at our school

• An inclusive school which strives to meet the needs of all children

• A team of dedicated and committed staff and Governors

• An experienced and supportive leadership and staff team

West SILC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Roisin Gerrard 

Closing date: Wednesday 1st February at 2.00pm

Interviews will be held: w/c 6th February 2023