Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job description
Location: Wakefield (any)
Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Permanent/Fixed-Term
Hours: 8:30am-15:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning across schoosl. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, providing high-quality support to pupils, leading whole-class sessions, and assisting in planning and delivering lessons.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching & Learning Support:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities under the direction of the class teacher.
- Cover classes in the teacher’s absence, ensuring continuity of learning.
- Support individual and small group interventions to raise attainment.
- Assess pupils' progress and provide feedback to teachers.
- Classroom & Behaviour Management:
- Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Manage pupil behaviour effectively following the school’s policies.
- Provide pastoral support to pupils when necessary.
- Curriculum Support:
- Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging lessons.
- Support teachers in assessing and recording pupil progress.
- Contribute to the development of teaching materials and resources.
- General Duties:
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers when required.
- Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils in line with school policies.
Person Specification
Essential:
✔ HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
✔ Experience working with primary-aged children in a classroom setting.
✔ Strong understanding of the National Curriculum.
✔ Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
✔ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
✔ A commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
Desirable:
✔ Experience leading whole-class teaching.
✔ Additional qualifications in SEND or EAL support.
✔ First Aid training.
Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK
- At least 2 references covering 24 months of experience
- Child Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for one
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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