Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA

Join a thriving primary education setting as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA supporting lesson planning, classroom management, safeguarding and pupil progress. This is a varied role across whole class teaching, small groups and 1:1 support.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Cover Supervisor, Classroom Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, SEN Support Assistant, SEN Teacher Support

SALARY: £27,779 FTE / £20,928 Actual Annual Salary + Benefits      

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30)

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent (term time only)

WORKING HOURS: 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only, 39 weeks

JOB OVERVIEW

As a growing school, the organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA to join its dedicated team within a supportive primary education environment.

Working closely with teachers, the Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA will support lesson planning, curriculum delivery, classroom management and assessment. You will deliver structured learning activities, provide SEND support and help raise standards of pupil progress and attainment.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA will teach whole classes during short-term teacher absence, lead small group interventions and provide 1:1 support, promoting inclusion, safeguarding and positive behaviour management at all times.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA will include:

• Lesson Planning and Preparation: Work collaboratively with teachers across all stages of the planning cycle to prepare and evaluate engaging learning activities
• Whole Class Teaching: Deliver pre-planned lessons and supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence
• Small Group and 1:1 Support: Lead targeted interventions and provide individual support to meet pupil needs
• Assessment and Feedback: Monitor pupil progress, provide verbal and written feedback and contribute to assessment records and reports
• SEND and Inclusion Support: Promote inclusive practice and support pupils with special educational needs and diverse backgrounds
• Behaviour Management: Apply school behaviour management strategies to maintain a purposeful learning environment
• Safeguarding and Welfare: Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures to ensure pupil wellbeing
• Parental Engagement: Contribute to meetings with parents and carers, providing constructive and sensitive feedback
• Resource Management: Develop and organise teaching resources and maintain a safe learning environment
• Supervision Duties: Supervise pupils during non-lesson times and on educational visits in line with school policies

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• HLTA qualification
• Previous experience working within a school or primary education setting
• Proven experience of supporting lesson planning, curriculum support and classroom management
• Experience with behaviour management and safeguarding procedures
• Ability to support SEND pupils and promote inclusive learning
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently when leading whole class learning
• Professional, adaptable and flexible approach

BENEFITS

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Good transport links

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14469

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