Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Colne, BB8
Contract: Part-Time (2 Days Per Week)
Start Date: January 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's education? Do you have the skills and experience to inspire young minds and support high-quality learning? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are a friendly and nurturing small primary school in Colne, committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all our pupils. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a part-time basis, working two days a week from January 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons to cover teacher absences and PPA time.
• Support teaching staff in enhancing pupil learning and well-being.
• Assist in assessing pupil progress and adapting resources to meet individual needs.
• Provide pastoral support and encourage positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities and events.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working in a primary school setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to working within a small and dynamic team.
• A commitment to promoting a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

What We Offer

• A warm and welcoming school community with supportive colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit primary school setting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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