Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Lufton, Yeovil Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time Salary: £24,518.85 per annum We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to work flexibly in relation to the tasks undertaken. The School: Orchard School is an independent, DfE registered co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 20 students aged 11-18 years. The school supports young people who have suffered trauma, enabling them to realise their potential and, through personalised support, achieve their goals. Our vision is that students will not only be supported academically but will also develop self-esteem, confidence, respect and consideration for others, enabling them to become effective and contributing citizens within the community. The Main Focus of This Role Will Be To: Support students to learn and make progress in lessons.Assist the teacher/tutor in the preparation of work.Support students during school-based and community-based learning.Ensure students make progress in formal learning situations as well as in self-help skills, life skills and social understanding. The Ideal Higher Level Teaching Assistant Will Have: A teaching assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).Well-developed organisational and communication skills.Ability to work flexibly in relation to tasks ..... full job details .....