Higher-Level Teaching Assistant
Job description
HLTA Required!
Start Date: Immediate
Pay Rate: £105 - £140 per day
Location: Wigan
Contract: Full time, Temporary, Flexible positions available
Teaching Personnel are currently working with a primary school in the Wigan area who are looking for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to start after the Easter Holiday, with the opportunity to go permanent in September. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to implement individualised learning plans for students who require additional support.
The ideal candidate will have:
- HLTA status / Meet the HLTA standards
- Child Workforce DBS on the update service (Or willingness to obtain one)
- Be able to cover planned absences on behalf of class teachers
- Be enthusiastic and have a hands on approach to helping pupils achieve their goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, parents and colleagues.
- Ability to fulfil the role of a Teaching Assistant as well as higher level tasks such as PPA Cover, Small group tuition and 1:1 support
If you are interested in the role, please apply using the link below or contact our Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059.
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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