Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Collegiate Trust; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Primary School, part of The Collegiate Trust, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will cover classes, deliver curriculum lessons, provide PPA and release cover as scheduled by SLT, and run targeted intervention and booster groups to help pupils reach their potential.

You will also provide pastoral care, support for children with SEND, and uphold safeguarding and high standards of behaviour in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification required.
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience covering whole classes with primary-aged children and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes independently and teach curriculum lessons as scheduled by SLT.
• Provide PPA and release cover for planned sessions.
• Plan, deliver and assess targeted intervention and booster groups.
• Provide pastoral care and support for children with SEND.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and a safe learning environment.

Skills

HLTA status

Class coverage

PPA provision

Intervention groups

SEND support

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or equivalent)

Job description

Quest Primary School, part of The Collegiate Trust, is looking for a skilled and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the school, working under the guidance of teaching staff and the Senior Leadership Team.

Day to day, you will cover classes independently and teach curriculum lessons, provide PPA and release cover as scheduled by SLT, and plan, deliver and assess targeted intervention and booster groups to help pupils reach their potential. You will also provide pastoral care, including support for children with SEND, maintain high standards of behaviour, and help create an engaging, well-organised and safe learning environment. Break and lunchtime supervision is part of the role.

We are looking for someone with HLTA status or an equivalent qualification, at least GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and maths, and experience of covering whole classes and working with primary-aged children. A good understanding of safeguarding, effective behaviour management skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families are essential. Experience of supporting intervention groups and working with children with SEND is also important to us. If you feel your skills make you a good fit, please don't be put off if you don't meet every criterion.