Vision for Education are seeking a committed and vibrant Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting/delivering learning to pupils with Speech & Language difficulties.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the school's Communication & Interaction unit. The Team within the unit will support children with speech, language and communication needs. The unit is situated on the school site and is part of the school community. The children within the unit will benefit from an enriched and needs- specific learning environment but will also spend time learning within the mainstream setting. This small-scale approach gives pupils with speech, language and communication needs a real opportunity to thrive and achieve their potential.

In this role, you will support students in their learning and development by promoting academic progress, encouraging independence, and nurturing their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. You will work closely with the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo to contribute to annual reviews, family meetings, and external referrals, while also helping to maintain accurate SEND records and the SEND Register.

You will assist in the development and implementation of EHCP outcomes and use data analysis to identify students who are underachieving, helping to create and deliver effective support plans. You’ll also provide guidance to staff on teaching strategies tailored to individual needs and work collaboratively to ensure inclusive practices are embedded across the curriculum.

A key part of your role will involve supporting the Access Arrangements Coordinator by liaising with staff, students, and external professionals to gather and maintain evidence for access arrangements. You will lead reading interventions, including their delivery, assessment, and monitoring.

About the school

The school is well-equipped, friendly and offer varying opportunities. A small, nurturing school situated in the heart of Northampton.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Northampton HLTA you will:

Have experience or working in a school or similar setting in the last 3 years (6 months minimum)

Hold a HLTA or equivalent qualification.

Have experience of working with children with SEND

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Individual's level of experience and qualification

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Amy Heading on 01604 386800 or email [email protected]. #visionsupport