Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job Introduction

Our school is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and hard-working person to join our dedicated team. The role will involve providing cover for staff across all years from Year R to Year 6. Applicants will ideally have recent experience of working in schools in an HLTA or teaching role.

The successful applicant will have:

• achieved the HLTA qualification or holds an equivalent educational qualification.
• an excellent understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• a good knowledge of behaviour management.
• the ability to deliver whole-class lessons using prepared planning.
• initiative to assess children’s learning needs and then provide effective feedback to inform provision.
• an enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative approach and be able to use their initiative for the best possible outcomes.
• commitment to working as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills
• a calm, positive and patient outlook and can thrive in a lively, active learning environment.
• be flexible and adaptable.

In return we will offer you:

• a happy, welcoming and popular school in which to develop your skills and experience.
• a strong commitment to creative, inclusive learning.
• quality working partnerships with colleagues.
• fantastic children to work with.

Application Procedure

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. For further details, an application pack or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Hilary Ellery, Senior Admin Manager on Tel: 01489 782308, Email: ***email_hidden***. Please note we will only be able to accept completed application forms.

If you would like to speak to the Headteacher about any aspect of this post, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Joe Cooil, Headteacher on Tel: 01489 782308.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.