High Level Teaching Assistant - Woodlands Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and experienced HLTA to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to provide essential curriculum support and PPA cover, making learning engaging and enjoyable for students. The ideal candidate will possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, hold a relevant HLTA qualification, and have experience in Early Years or Key Stages. Join a supportive school community focused on professional development and a nurturing environment for both staff and students. If you are creative, flexible, and committed to inspiring young minds, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Friendly School Community

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant HLTA qualification and experience in Early Years or Key Stages.
• Ability to work as part of a dedicated team and inspire trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover and curriculum support across the school.
• Adapt to changes and challenges while raising pupil attainment.

Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

HLTA Qualification

Experience in Early Years / Key Stage 1 or 2

Knowledge of Phonic Programmes

Creativity

Teamwork

Flexibility

Understanding of Restorative Behaviour Approach

Education

HLTA Qualification

Job description

32.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time plus one week

Permanent position required as soon as possible.

Woodlands Primary and Nursery School are looking to appoint a HLTA to start asap. We are looking for an experienced, organised, capable, intuitive, and enthusiastic HLTA to work as a valuable part of our school team providing PPA cover and curriculum support across school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• Hold the relevant HLTA qualification and have experience either in Early Years & Foundation Stage / Key Stage 1 or 2.
• Have knowledge of Read Write Inc. or other phonic programmes.
• Be creative and committed to making learning interesting and fun!
• Inspire trust, instil confidence, and embrace challenges, in order to raise pupil attainment.
• Be able to work as part of a successful, hardworking, dedicated team. Have had experience of shared planning and assessment to enable the interpretation of data to support target setting and pupil tracking.
• Have a good sense of humour.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to a change in circumstances without prior notice.
• Show an understanding of a restorative behaviour approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive school, committed to continuing professional development.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS check.

Woodlands Primary School and Nursery have a duty of care to ensure that the school community is kept safe from harm. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive environment and know safeguarding is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands, or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. Once provisionally appointed, the successful applicant(s) may also be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure at predetermined intervals during the course of their employment whilst in this post.

Alternatively, contact Vanessa Bradley on 01952 386072 or email: [e-mail].

Completed forms are to be returned to Woodlands Primary School & Nursery or e-mailed to the above person.

Closing date: Noon, Friday 10^th January 2025

Interviews will take place: Wednesday 15^th January 2025

Attached documents
Application Form
Job Description