Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location:

North West England, Lancashire, Leyland

Job Type:

Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Salary:

£89.38 - £100 Per day

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team in Leyland, Lancashire. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support students' learning and development. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your primary role will involve assisting with planning, delivering, and evaluating learning activities. You will also provide guidance and support to individual students or small groups, as well as assist in maintaining a positive learning environment.

Job Duties:

• Supporting teachers in the delivery of lessons
• Assisting with planning and preparing learning materials
• Providing one-to-one support to students as needed
• Assessing students' progress and reporting back to teachers
• Supervising students during activities and break times
• Assisting with classroom management and behaviour management

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Enhanced DBS check

Education:

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience:

Prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Understanding of child development and learning processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level 4 or above Teaching Assistant qualification
• First Aid certification

Working Conditions:

This role involves working in a school environment, following the school term calendar. The role may require flexibility in working hours to accommodate school events or activities.

What next? 

 If you are interested in the above role, please click the link to apply ensuring your up-to-date CV is attached and a member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will be in touch to discuss further.

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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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