Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education agency in Hinckley is seeking a qualified KS1 Primary School HLTA to make a significant impact in classrooms. The ideal candidate will possess strong behaviour management skills and at least 2 years of experience. This role offers flexible working options and focuses on supporting both educational and emotional needs of pupils. Start interviews today with our representative!

Benefits

Flexible working options

Recommend a friend scheme, £250 for qualified teachers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of UK HLTA experience.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a class during teacher absence.
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with school policy.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to pupils.

Skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Emotional support

Education

HLTA qualification

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Aspire Offer

• 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.

Join Aspire People

Join Aspire People and get ready to make a difference in the classroom! Interviews start today with Joe Nicholas from Aspire People.

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