Our opportunity for you

We have a vacancy for a HLTA to provide support for our KS3 students with complex special education needs.   

Reporting to our SENCO, we are seeking an enthusiastic HLTA to join a high performing and dedicated team. You will already have experience and enjoy both the challenge and reward of working with young people with complex SEND needs. You should be prepared to work with students across the age range. You will have the ability to work with the team in the preparation of individual learning plans and learning resources. You will have experience of planning and delivering literacy, numeracy interventions/an adapted curriculum both 1:1 and within a small group, monitoring student progress and being able to identify and support any barriers to learning, implementing appropriate interventions and strategies as needed. You will be able to adapt to the needs of the student and be flexible in your approach to support them both in and out of the classroom. As an exemplary role model, you will encourage them to develop their social skills and support their resilience, confidence and independence.

You will be joining a great team with a proven track record of delivering excellent results.

Do you want to work with inquisitive students and collaborative staff? Do you value being at the heart of a vibrant city? Does this sound like your perfect job?

Then Landau Forte College Derby is the place for you.

We warmly welcome and encourage potential applicants to visit LFCD. Should you wish to discuss the role further or visit LFCD please contact Will Goring (Executive SENCO) by email wgoring@landau-forte.org.uk who will be happy to assist.

Key information

·         Contract: Permanent contract, Full-time 40.75 hours per week

·         Working hours:  Monday – Thursday 8.15am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.15am – 3.30pm

·         Start date: 27 August 2024

·         Salary: Competitive, depending on qualifications/experience, plus daily meal allowance

·         Closing Date:  07 July 2024

What we can offer you

·         A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·         The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

·         Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·         A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

·         Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)

·         Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Person specification

The person we are looking for should have:

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

·         Experience of working with young people with complex SEND

·         Experience of working in a school environment

·         Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills

·         HLTA qualification

·         Level 2 (GCSE) minimum qualification in English, Mathematics + 3 other qualifications at grade C or higher

·         Experience of planning and delivering literacy and numeracy based interventions 1:1 and in small groups

Desirable:

·         Experience of teaching children with complex SEND needs

·         Familiarity with GCSE examination specifications

·         Good knowledge of ICT to support learning

Knowledge and understanding

Essential:

·         High standard of literacy and numeracy  

·         Be able to understand and interpret reports/ data

·         Ability to communicate information clearly and coherently; ability to listen effectively

·         Overcome communication barriers with young people with complex SEND needs

·         Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing

·         Communicate and build positive relationships/ rapport with young people, their families and carers and other professionals who support the young people

·         Understand and implement the college’s behaviour management & anti-bullying policy

·         Ability to understand and support children with developmental difficulty or disability

·         Ability to work effectively and positively with a range of staff/ other professionals

·         Respect confidentiality. Know when, how and with whom to share information

·         UpToDate knowledge and understanding of the importance of safeguarding and safeguarding vulnerabilities relating to young people with complex SEND needs

·         Participate in annual performance appraisal constructively and positively

Desirable:

·         Understand, value and have experience of the role of parents and carers in supporting children

·         Good understanding of the national curriculum and expectations of Entry Level/ GCSE English, Maths, Science

Skills

Essential:

·         Good organisational skills

·         Strong communication skills

·         Ability to remain calm under pressure

·         Ability to manage own time effectively

·         Demonstrate a positive, solution focused approach to resolve routine problems independently

·         Awareness of and commitment to equality

·         Basic understanding of Health & Safety

·         Understand and implement child protection and safeguarding procedures

·         Understand procedures relating to confidentiality and implement them

·         Be prepared to develop and learn in the role

Job description

Duties of role will include: 

·         Providing support to identified young people. This may be within the whole class setting, one to one outside of the classroom or at break and lunchtimes

·         Establish positive relationships/ rapport with students supported.

·         Maintain direct and regular contact with the parents/carers of the young people supported.

·         Maintain direct and regular contact with the professionals working with the young people you are supporting.

·         Support the use of IT in the classroom and develop students’ competence and independence in its use

·         Promote positive student behaviour in line with college policies and help keep students on task

·         Interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills, in line with information detailed in their Education Health and Care Plan

·         Work with the safeguarding team to devise, implement and review safety plans for our most vulnerable students

·         Promote the inclusion and acceptance of young people with complex SEND within the classroom, ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources

·         To support with the delivery/ deliver the core subjects of Maths, English and Science at Entry Level and GCSE level

·         Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on student progress and behaviour

·         Monitor and record student activities as appropriate, writing records and reports as required

·         Provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress, with advice and support from the class teacher

·         To support learning by arranging/providing/ delivering resources for lessons/activities

·         To attend to students’ personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.

·         Assist with the development, implementation and review of individualised programs, e.g. Education & Health Care Plan (EHCP)/ Individual Learning Plans/ Safety Plans

·         Liaise with other staff and provide information about students as appropriate

·         To attend Parents’ evenings and relevant college information evenings/events

·         To assist with the display and presentation of students’ work

·         To assist with escorting students on educational visits.

·         Any other duties as directed by the Principal, SENCO, or Deputy SENCO.

About The Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend. 

  Landau Forte College Derby

Landau Forte College Derby is a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 – 19 school with a strong record of success across all aspects of its work.  We are an inclusive and diverse school and we hold outstanding teaching and learning at the centre of everything we do. We aim to inspire, engage and challenge all our young people, regardless of background, to be the best that they can be. We have the highest expectations of all in a supportive, happy and welcoming environment. Our students are active, responsible citizens, ready to make a difference in the local, national and global community.

 The local area

Derby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great Geography. The College is located just a few minutes’ walk away from Derby city centre.

Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.

·         Derby is 10 minutes away from M1 junction 25

·         London is 90 minutes away by train

·         East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes away

For your information

If this sounds like the ideal job opportunity for you, please download and read our Information for Applicants document before applying:

http://lfa.ac/LFCDJobsInfo

Apply for this job

1.     Read the Guidance & Criteria document
http://lfa.ac/LFCTJobsInfo

2.     Complete the application form online

www.lfct.org.uk/careers

3.     Or send your application
You can email your completed application, along with a covering letter to recruitment@lfct.org.uk or you can post it to:

HR Officer      

Landau Forte Charitable Trust

Ashby Road

Tamworth

Staffordshire

B79 8AH

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.