Full Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Romford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a confident and experienced HLTA for a mainstream primary school in Romford. The role involves supporting teaching and learning across year groups, taking responsibility for classes in the absence of the class teacher, and collaborating with staff to plan and assess student progress.

The ideal candidate will have HLTA or Teaching Assistant experience, strong knowledge of the primary curriculum, and excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as HLTA or experienced Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and ability to support different year groups.
• Experience leading lessons, groups or classroom activities.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across primary year groups, adapting activities to pupils' needs.
• Take responsibility for classes and deliver lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Collaborate with class teachers to support planning, preparation and assessment.
• Provide targeted support to pupils who may require extra help.
• Manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with SEN where required.
• Work with the school team to create an engaging, inclusive classroom.
• Contribute to ongoing safeguarding and welfare duties.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

SEN support

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

We are currently looking for a confident and experienced HLTA to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Romford.

The successful candidate will be someone who is confident taking responsibility for classes and supporting pupils across different year groups. You will work closely with class teachers and the wider school team to ensure pupils receive high-quality support and learning opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA who is looking to take the next step in their career and make a real difference within a primary school setting.

Location: Romford

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

School Type: Mainstream Primary School

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across different primary year groups, adapting activities to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Taking responsibility for classes and delivering lessons or planned activities in the absence of the class teacher.
• Working with class teachers to support planning, preparation and assessment.
• Providing targeted support to pupils who may require additional help with their learning.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with SEN where required.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and the wider school team.
• Helping to create an engaging, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working as an HLTA or an experienced Teaching Assistant within a primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and confidence supporting different year groups.
• Experience leading lessons, groups or classroom activities.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A proactive, reliable and adaptable approach.
• Someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, is required.

What We Can Offer

• A full-time opportunity within a mainstream primary school in Romford.
• The opportunity to work across different year groups and develop your classroom experience.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Protocol Education consultant.
• Potential for a long-term or permanent position.
• Competitive daily rates based on experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' education and development.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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