Advanced or Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced general teaching assistant looking to progress in your career?

Our Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join our team. This role can be adapted to be a mix of advanced and higher-level duties depending on the candidate’s qualifications and skillset. Based initially in our Key Stage One class, you will have the chance to contribute more widely across the school, supporting pupils in a range of learning environments as required.

Key duties

• Support engaging lessons and activities alongside the class teacher
• Deliver support to individuals and small groups under the guidance of the class teacher to maximise progress
• Monitor pupil development and provide clear, timely feedback
• Help prepare an organised, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Supervise pupils and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team

In addition to the above, a HLTA will also:

• Cover short term teacher absence and communicate pupil work as planned by the classroom teacher
• Within an agreed system of supervision, plan teaching and learning objectives, prepare and deliver learning activities and evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans according to pupil responses/needs

You will have:

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience working with children in an education setting
• A good understanding of child/ young people’s development and learning processes
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and young people
• Behaviour management

(For the HLTA duties, you will need HLTA status or QTS)