We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our St Joseph's family. Whether this is your first time working in secondary education or you are an experienced secondary school practitioner, providing you have a recognised HLTA qualification, a real passion and vibrant enthusiasm to work with our brilliant pupils, we want to hear from you.

The role will:

Need someone who has the skills and ability to develop positive, professional relationships with students in order to maintain a calm and purposeful environment, uphold high expectations of conduct and manage student behaviour in a consistent and composed manner.

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Undertake specified timetabled teaching duties as agreed with the Head teacher.

Work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management /preparation of resources. Also to supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers.

Provide support for pupils, teachers and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils (e.g. SEN, EAL, all underachieving groups), by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.