Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for an all-through school in Barking & Dagenham. The role involves supporting students aged 11-18 in the absence of their usual teacher, requiring good behaviour management and the ability to think on your feet. Flexible working with a rate of £120 per day makes this an attractive opportunity for those with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cover supervisor or Higher Level Teaching Assistant role beneficial.
• Experience in drama, sports coaching, youth work or presenting helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage groups of 25 students and distribute teacher-provided work.
• Support students' learning and maintain a positive behaviour management environment.

Skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Public speaking

Communication

Job description

Are you confident standing in front of groups and communicating? Do you have experience of public speaking or working with young people? Would you like to earn £120.00 per day on a flexible basis, working only on the days you are available? Then we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting for the following position:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Responsibility for teaching cover
• London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
• Immediate start
• £120.00 per day (PAYE salary)

Our client school is based in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. They are an all-through school with over 1,000 students on roll. Due to occasional staff absences, they require a HLTA, with responsibility for cover, who can be available on a weekly rota, in order to step in and provide support at short notice on the secondary site.

What will you be doing in a typical day?

• Distributing work which has been set by the absent teacher
• Taking sole responsibility for managing groups of 25 students (aged 11-18)
• Using your initiative and thinking on your feet to support the students in their learning
• Using positive behaviour management strategies to encourage a purposeful learning environment

What skills and characteristics would serve you well in this role?

• Strong behaviour management skills
• An area of subject expertise is useful but not essential
• Previous experience in a cover supervisor or Higher Level Teaching Assistant role would be beneficial, though not essential
• This role would be ideal if you have experience in a related field such as: drama, sports coaching, youth work or presenting.

Would you like to apply or make an enquiry? Please send your CV and one of our team will be in touch.

Please note that all our pay rates are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.