Teaching Assistant / HLTA

Teaching Assistant / HLTA

An excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant / HLTA to support pupils’ learning, independence and wellbeing within a positive and inclusive primary education environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

Learning Support Assistant / LSA, SEN Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Support Assistant

SALARY: £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (Actual Salary for Term Time Hours £ £18,412 per annum) + Benefits       

LOCATION: Clevedon, North Somerset, South West England

TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 31.7 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Teaching Assistant / HLTA to join a supportive and collaborative primary school team. This role plays a vital part in helping pupils access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

As a Teaching Assistant / HLTA, you will work closely with teachers and colleagues to deliver engaging learning support, promote inclusion and encourage positive behaviour. You will support children individually, in groups and occasionally whole-class settings.

The Teaching Assistant / HLTA role is ideal for someone who is caring, proactive and committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, with a genuine passion for education and child development.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Teaching Assistant / HLTA include:

• Supporting Teaching and Learning: Assisting pupils to access the curriculum individually, in groups or as a class
• Promoting Inclusion: Encouraging participation and supporting pupils with additional needs and disabilities
• Behaviour Management: Applying consistent behaviour support strategies in line with school policies
• Classroom Preparation: Organising learning spaces and resources to maintain a safe and stimulating environment
• Pupil Observation: Monitoring progress and feeding back to teaching staff
• Personal Care Support: Assisting pupils with toileting, feeding, mobility and personal care where required
• Health and Safety: Supporting safeguarding procedures and pupil wellbeing at all times
• Supervision Duties: Supporting pupils during lunchtimes, trips and extracurricular activities

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience supporting children in an education or learning environment
• Ability to provide personal care with dignity, sensitivity and respect
• Strong communication skills with children, staff and parents
• Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and child wellbeing
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Good IT skills to support learning activities

DESIRABLE

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
• First Aid qualification
• Understanding of the primary curriculum

BENEFITS

• Fully funded Health Cash Plan with up to £500 per year towards everyday healthcare costs
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14362

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