Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Chaucer; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ilkeston seeks a passionate HLTA or aspiring TLA to join their team. The successful candidate will support nursery students, lead learning activities, and work collaboratively to ensure high educational standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, creativity in teaching, and a commitment to professional development in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils

Qualifications

• A passion for working with children and commitment to making a difference.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Strong communication skills and creativity in creating engaging learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities.
• Support individuals and groups, including those with additional needs.
• Lead interventions and provide feedback to support pupil progress.
• Model inclusive practices for pupils and staff.
• Support positive behaviour and pupil independence.
• Mentor and guide other support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity in teaching

Relationship building

High expectations for students

Job description

Overview

Chaucer Infants and Nursery school are looking to appoint a passionate and committed HLTA (or a highly skilled TLA who aspires to be a HLTA) who lives and breathes the joy of Infant Education.

The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner who has the vision, energy and drive to ensure high standards of education. They will initially teach our popular Nursery class and will work closely with our EYFS team to plan and deliver an inspiring curriculum through play, exploration and high-quality adult interaction.

Chaucer Infants offers the opportunity to work in an inclusive and optimistic school, nurtured by a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who consistently strive to make improvements to our school for our community. We are proud of our school, our pupils, our team and our achievements and have big plans for the future.

We are part of the Embark Multi Academy Trust and our core beliefs are: Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success. The successful candidate will embody these core beliefs and will be committed to working with our team to continually develop and improve our curriculum and outcomes.

Have you the skills and confidence to meet the challenges in our fast past and strategic School Improvement plans? Do you always see what is positively possible?

What you'll do

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning
• Support individuals, small groups and whole classes, including pupils with additional needs
• Lead and evaluate interventions in collaboration with teaching staff
• Provide feedback and assessment to support pupil progress
• Model inclusive, high-expectation practice for pupils and staff
• Support positive behaviour, wellbeing and pupil independence
• Help mentor and guide other support staff

We are looking for someone who

• loves working with children and is driven to make a difference in their lives
• builds positive relationships with children and adults
• has high expectations for all children
• is an excellent communicator
• is a creative practitioner, that makes learning exciting and stimulating
• is committed to professional development and research

The successful candidate will enjoy

• happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• working with a friendly, dedicated, and supportive staff team
• friendly families who will be keen to work with you
• opportunities to develop as a practitioner and a commitment to your professional development

Embark Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, who share our commitment to inclusion.

Chaucer Infants and Nursery School is part of the Embark Multi Academy Trust.