Higher Level Teaching Assistant Position: Full-time, with reasonable commute to in or around Greater Manchester. Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience with excellent benefits package and pathway opportunities with specialisms as part of continued professional development. Our Ethos: We are committed to nurturing emotional resilience, fostering integrity, and instilling self-belief within every student. We celebrate the unique qualities of each individual as a foundation for lifelong learning and personal fulfilment. Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Job Description: The Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality educational experiences and provide additional support to students who may require it. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for education and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. Responsibilities: - Support teaching staff in planning, delivering, and assessing learning activities across a range of subjects and age groups. - Lead small group interventions and provide targeted support to students to help them achieve their academic goals. - Assist in the development of resources and materials to support teaching and learning, including differentiated activities to meet the needs of diverse learners. - Establish positive relationships with students, staff, and parents to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. - Promote positive behaviour management strategies and model respectful and responsible behaviour for students. - Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teachers and adapting support strategies as needed. - Contribute to the wider school community through participation in school events, extracurricular activities, and staff meetings. Qualifications: - Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience - Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role within a SEMH independent school setting - Strong understanding of the national curriculum and educational frameworks - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents - Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team - Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to take on new challenges - Commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity within the school community Educ8 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices and throughout our school community.