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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Salary: £93 - £110 per day

Start Date: Immediately

Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education are seeking a resilient and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated team of a Client School in Selby, North Yorkshire.

About the School:

The school is dedicated to offering a flexible provision for secondary aged students who, for whatever reason, are currently unable to access mainstream education.
According the Ofsted the school “Continues to be a good school” and it’s safeguarding actions are effective.
The school was also graded 'Good' by Ofsted for Effectiveness of leadership and management, Quality of teaching, learning and assessment, Personal development, behaviour and welfare and Outcomes for pupils
The school has a dedicated, student-centred staff that is recognised for providing high standards of support and care to enable students to thrive socially and academically.
The school has safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures in place, and all employees, including volunteers and supply staff, must be aware of the procedures.
The school offers a variety of career education possibilities for students.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

Assist teachers with lesson planning, delivering lessons under the teacher's guidance, and helping students with their learning.
Support the learning and development of SEND and SEMH students across a range of subjects.
Provide dedicated support to students with SEN, both in and out of the classroom environment.
Provide 1:1 or small group support to students in the classroom or during interventions, ensuring that learning is accessible and inclusive.
Use de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies to support students in regulating their emotions and behaviours.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Requirements:

Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Proven experience working in a Special Educational Needs School or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) setting, supporting students with SEND.
A relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience. Additional training or certification in SEND is highly desirable.
Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and professional when faced with challenging behaviours or complex situations.
Confident in the delivery of pre-planned lessons and interventions.
A solid understanding of SEND strategies, interventions, and best practices in supporting students with learning and behavioural difficulties.
Hold a Child only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education. DBS sponsorship is available for this role.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service

For more information, or to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call the office for more information, today. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you