HLTA

General Responsibilities: • With the School Staff Assist school in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the school s improvement plan and self-evaluation form • Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to school policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations • Comply with the school s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the principal • Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of school improvement or performance management • Comply with the school s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard • Comply with the school s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times • Attend all staff briefings • Sign out and sign in at relevant school reception if off site at any point during the normal working day With the Student • To develop an understanding of the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) /special Educational Needs of the student/s concerned • To take into account the student/s special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials • To build and maintain successful relationships with student(s), treat them consistently, with respect and consideration • To help reinforce learning • To help promote independent learning • To assist students with physical needs • To help students record work in an appropriate way • To develop study and organisational skills. • To help keep the students on task and to build motivation • To model good practice • To help build the student/s confidence and enhance self-esteem • To maintain liaison with parents regarding student(s) performance With the Teacher • To have formal and informal meetings with regard to Teaching and Learning plans for the lesson/activities • To prepare materials and resources as required • To prepare students beforehand for a task • To work on differentiated activities with identified groups • To support the teacher in implementing specific teaching techniques • To supervise practical tasks • To be involved in keeping records on evaluating the progress of identified students REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications Two year diploma/degree in education or Special needs education or to have a high school diploma with a special needs education programe. Minimum Experience At least 2 years of experience in the same field. Job Specific Knowledge & Skill • Fluent English language communication skills, written and oral. • Strong interpersonal skills. • A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life • A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.