Higher level teaching assistant

Aspire People; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An education agency in Hinckley is searching for a qualified primary school HLTA to support learning and development. The ideal candidate will have a HLTA qualification and experience, with strong behaviour management skills. Flexibility and emotional support for pupils are essential. This role offers a pathway to positively impact the classroom environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Recommend a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' UK HLTA experience.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in teacher absence.
• Managing pupil behaviour per school policy.
• Providing emotional support to pupils.

Skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Emotional support provision

Education

HLTA qualification

Safeguarding training

Job description

Overview

CALLING ALL KS1 PRIMARY SCHOOL HLTA'S!

Are you a qualified primary school HLTA ready to make a real impact? We're recruiting dynamic educators to bring experience, skill, and professionalism to primary schools across Hinckley, Leicestershire.

Responsibilities

• Professional Development and Collaboration
  • Liaising with parents, teachers, and other professionals (e.g., SENCOs, therapists).
  • Attending staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Acting as a role model for other TAs and sometimes mentoring junior support staff.
• Classroom Management
  • Supervising a class during short-term teacher absence or while the teacher is working with another group.
  • Managing pupil behaviour in line with school policy.
  • Creating a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Pastoral Support
  • Providing emotional support and encouragement to pupils.
  • Promoting inclusion and positive behaviour.
  • Supporting pupils with personal, social, or emotional challenges.

All applicants must have

• HLTA qualification (essential).
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• A minimum of 2 years' UK HLTA experience.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge, as well as safeguarding training (we can provide training).
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• References covering the last two years of employment.

What Aspire Offer You

• Flexible working options.
• A smooth transition from initial call to live profile.
• Recommend a friend scheme, £250 for Qualified teachers and £100 for TA's and OTS.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.