Job Description

Seva Education

South Harrow
24,315 - 25,467 per year


Expiring soon

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

30 June 2025

Job overview

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Seva Education is offering an innovative solution to meeting the needs of students with special educational needs and disabilities.


You will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of an expanding group of schools, where your energy and experience will be valued as a part of our aim to meet the varied needs of our students. You will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with students in key stage 2, 3 and 4 and further education.


Seva Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, prohibition from teaching and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Main purpose

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The HLTA will:

Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons


Duties and responsibilities

Teaching and learning

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)


Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities


Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures


Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment


Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment


Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher


Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable


Use ICT skills to advance pupils' learning


Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher


To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate


Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supported learning


To mark pupils' work under the direction of the class teacher


Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information


To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc


To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school


To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc


To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits


To provide individual support, as required, during examination sessions


Help pupils with self-care, if or when required

Planning

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role


Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available


Prepare the classroom for lessons


Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities


Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning


Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities


Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals


Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher


Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision


With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with


Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers


Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues


Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques


Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Health and safety

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils' well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school's child protection policy


Be mindful and empathetic towards vulnerable children, preserving their dignity and administering personal care when required


Participate in risk assessments for individual pupils, groups and for activities (indoor & outdoor)

Professional development

Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness


Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school


Take part in the school's appraisal procedures

Personal and professional conduct

Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school


Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

Safeguarding Children and Adults

Seva Care Group ensures all employees have a responsibility to support the School in its duties by:

Attending mandatory training on Safeguarding children. Being familiar with individual and the School's requirements under relevant legislation. Adhering to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, practice guidance and professional codes. Reporting any concerns to the appropriate authority.

Whilst every effort has been taken to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, certain individual tasks may not be identified.


Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake any task of a similar level that is not specified in the job description.

Attached documents

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Recruitment monitoring form
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About

Seva Education

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Seva Education

145 Kingsley Road, South Harrow
HA2 8LF
United Kingdom

+44 208 422 2999###

We believe there is no limit to learning and we provide a stimulating and nurturing environment from where pupils gain academic and social skills and are valued members of the community.We aim to provide lifelong skills for young adults with learning difficulties that promote active inclusion at home, at work and in the community.


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Also, pupils are offered enrichment activities in vocational skills through the AQA and ASDAN learning platforms in preparation for employment. These will be provided across our vocational hubs in Harrow.

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