Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Horfield is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a vibrant school in Bristol. The HLTA will cover PPA and support subject leadership release time for years 3–6, working closely with teachers to plan, deliver and assess learning.

Candidates should have GCSEs including English and Maths, experience with children, and the ability to manage whole-class sessions with energy and care. The post is full-time on a fixed-term contract with INSET days.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children.
• Calm, organised and able to think on their feet.
• Confident delivering whole-class learning.
• Energy, creativity and love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning to whole classes, groups and individuals.
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and evaluation of learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to other classroom staff.
• This role will involve delivering planned lessons and supporting pupils independently where required.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Organised

Adaptability

Whole-class delivery

Energetic & creative

Child development

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs incl. English & Maths

Job description

Would you like to join a supportive and exciting team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)? Upper Horfield is a small school with a big heart. We are a vibrant and forward-thinking school. We have a highly skilled and passionate staff who are committed to providing the highest quality of education and care for our children. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with teachers and support staff to contribute to the planning, delivery and assessment of learning. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will provide cover for PPA and subject leadership release time in years 3 to 6.

We are looking for individuals who can:

• Deliver learning to whole classes, groups and individuals
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
• Contribute to planning, assessment and evaluation of learning
• Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, engaging learning environment
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to other classroom support staff
• This role will involve delivering planned lessons and supporting pupils independently where required

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant experience/ equivalent qualification
• Is calm, organised and able to think on their feet
• Is confident delivering whole-class learning
• Brings energy, creativity and a genuine love of learning
• Can maintain high expectations while nurturing every child's confidence

We will offer you:

• Enthusiastic and polite children who enjoy learning
• A supportive team of Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• A full time on a fixed term contract (12 months) with INSET days
• Potential to increase working hours in our After School Club The successful candidate will need to have minimum of 3 GCSE passes at Grade C (or equivalent) or above (including English and Maths), experience of working with or caring for children, have a wonderful ability to relate well to both children and adults.

If you like the sound of this very rewarding opportunity and you would like to join our friendly school in the heart of the community, then we look forward to hearing from you. Visits to the school are encouraged so please come and see us. Contact the main office. The school places the highest priority on the safeguarding and protection of its pupils. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure.