High Learning Teaching Assistant Speech & Language

What are we looking for? 

The Governing Body of The Prescot School wish to appoint two suitably qualified, highly motivated and outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide speech and language intervention and support in both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 on a 1:1 or small group basis.

The responsibility of the HLTA will be supporting students across all year groups who have been identified by leaders as requiring additional support in relation to speech and language skills. This includes administration of diagnostic assessments and ongoing assessment of progress.

The successful candidates must be educated to at least grade 5/C in English and Maths GCSE. Experience of working with young people in an educational capacity would be beneficial, and experience of tutoring and/ or teaching is preferred. We would welcome applications from English graduates and/or aspirant teachers, through a degree is not an essential requirement. Please note that the role will not contribute towards ECT induction.

High Learning Teaching Assistant Salary Contract Type Hours Closing Date For further information on the post and why you should work at The Prescot School then please see supporting documents, contact the school or even arrange for a visit. A CV is not required, however a covering letter, outlining why you feel you will have a positive impact on the life chances of our students by becoming an HLTA, should be included with your completed application.

The Prescot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and the post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at www.gov.uk/crb-criminal-records-bureaucheck If you are shortlisted for interview, we will carry out an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.

About Us

The Prescot School is situated in a state of the art, 21st century building, situated on the outskirts of Prescot, approximately ten miles from Liverpool City Centre. We are an 11-16 school which opened in September 2016 as a converter Academy linked to the outstanding ‘The Heath Family Trust’.

Our ethos of high aspiration, support and challenge permeates every aspect of our work. Students are challenged and supported by a team of dedicated and professional teachers who strive to achieve the absolute best for the students they teach, with high expectations of all individuals at all times.

Our positive and caring atmosphere, backed by excellent resources, makes this a wonderful place to build your career in a supportive learning environment

About The Heath Family Trust

Join The Heath Family Trust and be part of our commitment to giving our pupils the best start in life, a mission deeply rooted in our core values. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where we collectively hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.

We value:

• Clarity: ensuring clear communication and purpose in all we do.
• Collaboration: fostering teamwork and shared success across all levels.
• Accountability: championing a culture where we all take ownership and responsibility.

Across out trust, our dedication to academic rigour underpins every aspect of our work. We offer a strong CPD programme for teachers at every stage of their career, empowering staff to flourish in their practice and grow as future leaders.

We ask that you do not send CVs. Please email your completed application and equalities monitoring forms to HR@theheathfamily.org.uk.