Lead Teaching Assistant
*Location: Hastings, East Sussex
*Contract: Permanent
*Working Pattern: Full Time, Term Time
*Salary: £25,992 - £31,067 per annum (pro rata)
Join a large secondary school as a Lead Teaching Assistant, where you will play a pivotal role in providing specialist support and leading a team to foster a supportive learning environment. This role is crucial in helping students make excellent academic progress and in removing barriers to their development, regardless of their background.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Enhance pupil learning and progress through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations while encouraging independence and building confidence.
*Monitor and track student progress, adapting provision to secure maximum progress.
*Line manage teaching assistants and coordinate the provision for SEND students with the SENDCo.
*Conduct learning walks to quality assure intervention delivery and TA support within lessons.
*Analyse data to inform planning and provide teachers with strategies and resources to support students in their lessons.
*Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively.
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date SEND registration records and documentation.
*Coordinate and manage the administration of access arrangements in line with JCQ guidelines.
*Adapt and develop resources to ensure safety and curriculum access for target students.
*Communicate professionally with parents, carers, and external agencies.
*Mentor students individually and in groups, planning and leading booster and intervention sessions.
*Provide administrative support for the effective operation of the SEND department.
*Identify and coordinate staff training needs in collaboration with the SENDCo.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an educational setting.
*Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and coordinating teams.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Ability to analyse data and use it to inform educational strategies and planning.
*Proficient in using ICT systems for data entry, communication, and document management (e.g., SIMS, Excel, CPOMS, Word).
*A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to promote effective teaching and learning.
*Experience in developing and adapting educational resources to meet the needs of students.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary
*Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
*A supportive and inclusive working environment.
*Term-time working pattern, allowing for work-life balance.
To apply for the Lead Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.