About us
The exciting role is within the Vale of Glamorgan’s Specialist Provision which is part of the Vale of Glamorgan’s Wellbeing and ALN Directorate. The job is based within the new Dual Provision Specialist Resource Base within the Caretaker’s House at Holton Primary School.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and motivated HLTA to join our newly established, fast paced and evolving Specialist Resource Base. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small, energetic, hardworking and enthusiastic team dedicated to providing high quality provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and going that extra mile.
The role involves working with primary aged pupils both within the Resource Base and across the Vale of Glamorgan through our Outreach offering.
Responsibilities will include supporting and supervising other LSAs, working closely in liaison with the Specialist Teacher, planning and contributing to the continued development of this growing provision.
You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team who are passionate about inclusion, constantly thinking outside of the box and committed to enabling every pupil to thrive.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
32.5 hours : 5 days a week – Term time only
Grade 6 (level 4), spinal point 14-19
ALN allowance
Main place of work : Old Caretaker’s House, Holton Primary School, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, but extend across the Vale of Glamorgan in schools and EY settings
Description:
An exciting opportunity to join our small, energetic, hardworking and enthusiastic team at the new Centre of Excellence in Holton Primary School. The role involves supporting pupils with social communication, anxiety, interaction or regulation difficulties needs, to access the curriculum using a variety of specialist strategies and enabling them to be fully involved in all aspects of school life.
On a day-to-day basis, this entails support for individual pupils on a one to one or small group work basis within the Resource Base. There is also a requirement to lead the Resource Base in the absence of the Specialist Teacher.
The successful candidate will work with pupils with social communication, anxiety, interaction or regulation difficulties needs across Progression steps 1 to 3.
The role additionally requires supporting the Specialist Teacher with outreach / transition work in other schools within the Vale of Glamorgan when required.
Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.
About you
The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner and positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, high expectations and a calm, consistent approach. They will possess strong ICT skills and a good standard of English and Mathematics, enabling them to effectively support teaching, learning and specialist provision.
The successful candidate will have an interest and passion for ALN and specifically ASC and Anxiety and a drive to make a difference.
You will need to have :
1. Proven experience supporting pupils with ALN, particularly Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
2. Experience of planning and delivering targeted small group and individual interventions
3. Experience in writing formal reports for pupils or a willingness to learn
4. The ability to lead sessions and the Resource Base (in the absence of the Specialist Teacher) confidently
5. The ability to support, supervise and inspire other LSAs
6. A secure understanding of IDPs and person-centred planning processes
7. Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to support emotional regulation
8. Experience of adapting and differentiating resources to meet individual needs
9. Good ICT skills to support learning and specialist provision
10. A good standard of English and Mathematics
11. The ability to work collaboratively with the Specialist Teacher, mainstream staff and parents
12. A calm, consistent and positive approach, acting as a strong role model for pupils and colleagues
13. A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and ongoing professional development
14. Willing to carry out outreach work under direction of the Specialist Teacher as required
15. A willingness to undertake relevant training and develop specialist skills
16. A driving licence with business insurance or the desire to obtain