About the lighthouse Multi Academy Trust:

The Lighthouse Multi Academy Trust, located in the West Midlands, consists of 9 primary schools across the Walsall borough. We are proud to be Lighthouse and across our academies we have:

·         3,000 Amazing Children

·         500 Dedicated Staff Members

·         9 Fabulous Schools

·         A uniquely developed Forest School

·         1 Additionally Resourced Provision

·         2 Special Resourced Provision (SRPs)

·         A school with the only Crown Bowling Green in England. 

About this role:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

31 hours per week, Term Time only 

Fixed Term post 

Pay Grade: G7 (point 22 to 27 - £32,654 to £37,035 pro rata to hours worked/term time)

Field Road Academy  is proud to be a member of The Lighthouse Trust, a federation that is now 9 schools and growing.

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Do you have the dedication and empathy to make a positive impact on young learners? We are seeking a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic and welcoming primary school team.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with a range of special educational needs

·         Assist in the implementation of IEP’s

·         Support pupils with classroom activities

·         Encourage and help develop independence, self-confidence, and social skills

·         Monitor and track the progress of children

We Are Looking For:

·         This role will involve supporting teaching and learning across the school, including delivering planned lessons, providing cover where required, and working closely with class teachers to ensure high-quality provision for all pupils.

We are looking for a committed and experienced member of staff who:

• Holds HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Has strong classroom practice and behaviour management skills
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is flexible and responsive to the needs of the school
• If you’re looking for an opportunity to work in a well-resourced, supportive school where the children are at the heart of all we do, then please apply.

What we offer you:

·         A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.

·         High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.

·         Excellent CPD opportunities

·         Annual conferences with keynote speakers.

·         Access to professional coaching.

·         A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.

·         Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.

·         Access to discounts through our Reward partner Perkbox.