Higher Level Teaching Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive staff team

Job summary

All Saints Infant School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our caring and supportive team on a fixed term maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to support high-quality teaching and learning, provide classroom cover during planned teacher absence, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

This role requires experience across the primary age range, ability to lead learning with whole classes, and commitment

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Ability to lead learning with whole classes when required.
• High expectations of all children and commitment to inclusion.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works as part of a team and builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Covering classes during teachers' planned release time and short-term absence.
• Supporting assessment, monitoring progress and providing feedback.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals.
• Supporting the learning, wellbeing and personal development of all pupils.
• Contributing to the positive ethos and wider life of the school.

Skills

Experience of supporting teaching and

Lead learning with whole classes

Plan and deliver engaging learning

Communication and interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Committed to inclusion

Job description

All Saints Infant School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, talented and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our caring and supportive team on a fixed term maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and flourish both academically and personally. The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to support high-quality teaching and learning, provide classroom cover during planned teacher absence, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Can confidently lead learning with whole classes when required.
• Has high expectations of all children and is committed to inclusion.
• Can plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team and can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Supports and upholds the Christian values and ethos of the school.

The role will include:

• Delivering high-quality learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Covering classes during teachers' planned release time and short-term absence.
• Supporting assessment, monitoring progress and providing feedback.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals.
• Supporting the learning, wellbeing and personal development of all pupils.
• Contributing to the positive ethos and wider life of the school.

We can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A school community that values teamwork, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our children and families.

For more information about our school, visit our website:

All Saints’ CE Infant School are proud members of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT).