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Lead Teaching Assistant Location: Hastings, East SussexContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: £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 nee