Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working via agency

Professional development and support

Impact in specialist setting

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a High Learning Teaching Assistant in Oldham to support pupil learning within a specialist setting. You will deliver planned lessons, run small group and one-to-one sessions, and cover classes when required.

The role requires HLTA qualification or equivalent experience, strong safeguarding knowledge, and excellent communication and behaviour management skills. DBS.Update service is preferred, with safeguarding training as a plus.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Employment references covering the last 24 months.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Lead small group and one-to-one sessions to support learning and development.
• Cover whole classes during teacher absence.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Assist with personal care and emotional regulation where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCO.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the preparation of classroom materials and displays.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Teaching adaptability

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

HLTA - High Learning Teaching Assistant

Location: Oldham, OL8

Contract: Full-time, Temporary

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Lead small group and one-to-one sessions to support learning and development.
• Cover whole classes during teacher absence.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Assist with personal care and emotional regulation where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCO.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the preparation of classroom materials and displays.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed at all times.

Requirements

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Employment references covering the last 24 months
• An enhanced DBS on the Update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Safeguarding training

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates.
• Flexible working through our agency.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting.

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.