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Inspirational work with special needs children wins Rebecca HLTA honour

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Inspirational work with pupils who face a range of difficulties, helping them to rediscover their love of learning, has helped Rebecca Ward to win this year’s Outstanding HLTA of the Year title.

Rebecca, who works at Courtlands Special School Academy in Plymouth, collected her prize at a ceremony in Westminster earlier this month.

The Outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant Award is aimed at teaching assistants who have gained HLTA status and who go “above and beyond” and demonstrate the vital role that HLTAs can play within schools.

Rebecca qualified for the national award by being judged the South West regional winner in the summer. She was nominated by colleagues who recognised her “exceptional teaching and learning skills in the classroom”. Rebecca often works with Courtlands pupils to help them overcome their difficulties and “regain a love of learning”.

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