Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a capable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary to cover PPA and teacher absence in Nottingham. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, run targeted interventions, and support reading, writing and maths while adapting activities for pupils with additional needs. A flexible, proactive approach and enhanced DBS are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous HLTA or experienced TA in a primary school.
• Ability to lead whole-class learning and interventions.
• Knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing whole-class cover during PPA, meetings and teacher absence
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and maintaining routines
• Leading targeted interventions with individuals and small groups
• Supporting reading, writing and mathematics across the primary curriculum
• Adapting learning activities for pupils with additional needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Working closely with teachers and senior leaders
• Providing feedback on pupil progress and learning

Skills

HLTA experience

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Nottingham

Are you an experienced HLTA confident supporting pupils, delivering interventions and leading whole-class learning when required?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking Higher Level Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

Roles may involve PPA cover, short-term classroom cover, targeted interventions and supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

We are looking for full-time and part-time candidates, with short-term and long-term opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Providing whole-class cover during PPA, meetings and teacher absence
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and maintaining established classroom routines
• Leading targeted interventions with individual pupils and small groups
• Supporting reading, writing and mathematics across the primary curriculum
• Adapting learning activities for pupils with additional needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Working closely with teachers and senior leaders
• Providing feedback on pupil progress and learning

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an HLTA or experienced Teaching Assistant within a primary school
• Confidence leading whole classes independently
• An HLTA qualification is desirable, although experienced Teaching Assistants with significant whole-class cover experience will also be considered
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Good knowledge of the primary curriculum
• A flexible, reliable and proactive approach
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances where applicable and suitable professional references
• Comprehensive employment history covering the previous 10 years where possible
• Right to work in the UK

To find out more about Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunities in Nottingham, contact Harry on (phone number removed).