What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our busy, demanding, and rewarding school, starting in November 2025.
The HLTA role at Newfield can be deployed in various ways. This position is for the Post 16 department, but candidates should be aware that if the school's needs change, they could be assigned to any of the key requirement roles (attached).
You will support pupils' education, health, medical, physical, and general care needs according to agreed plans. You will promote effective communication for all pupils using a range of strategies such as Makaton, PECS, communication aids, etc., and take a lead role in managing pupils and the classroom under the teacher's direction.
What the school offers its staff
We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of our children and their families. Our dedicated and hardworking team, along with pupils, parents, staff, and governors, continually develop and provide exemplary practice and achievement.
We offer well-being and professional development opportunities, including:
* a full induction and training package
* specific mentoring and training to develop expertise
The school has achieved numerous externally validated awards, including re-accreditation for autism through the National Autistic Society, the Inclusion Quality Mark, and the Rights Respecting School Award through UNICEF.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process adheres to the 'keeping children safe in education' guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks such as:
* disqualification by childcare
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
* medical checks
* online and social media screening
* prohibition from teaching
* right to work verification
* satisfactory references
* suitability to work with children
Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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