Welburn Hall - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

You will be collaborating closely with the class teacher to advance pupils' learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individual pupils or groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present, e.g. PPA time or covering short term absence.

Do you enjoy the challenge of working with children and young people who have special educational needs? Do you have passion, enthusiasm and expertise to work with children and young people to reach their potential?, You will have the enthusiasm and resilience to work with children and young people who have a wide variety of needs including:

• Autistic spectrum disorder


• Moderate and severe learning difficulties, Level 2 numeracy & literacy qualification or equivalent


• HLTA status or QTS


• Significant experience of working with children in an education setting


• Good understanding of child/young people's development and learning processes


• Understanding of individual children and young peoples' needs


• An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs and knowledge of inclusive practice
  
  Set in over 20 acres of stunning countryside, Welburn Hall School is situated in the market town of Kirkbymoorside; nestled on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. With dedicated staff, fantastic facilities and beautiful buildings, we create a calm and inspiring place to learn, live and work.


A North Yorkshire Council maintained special school, we have a strong reputation for excellence; offering a dynamic, innovative and unique learning journey for pupils aged 8 to 19 years, with a wide range of physical disabilities or learning difficulties. Welburn Hall also boasts a vibrant 6th Form College, catering for young people between the ages of 16 and 19.

Our aim is to ensure all pupils and students have the opportunities they need to reach their full potential for academic achievement, independence and personal development. We pride ourselves in being a warm and friendly school; our staff are our greatest resource and are highly valued for the contribution and difference they make to the lives of our pupils. Our ethos and core values of respect, perseverance and excellence support this model and are lived out in the daily work of the school.


• A happy and friendly special school, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment in which to inspire and motivate our children


• Significant levels of support from a staff team who is experienced, committed and passionate about our school.


• An opportunity to see the potential that exists here, with clear support given and an opportunity to make a difference that is life changing and rewarding.


• Children and young people who will make you proud to be their Higher Level Teaching Assistant.