Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Glen Park Primary School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 4,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly school environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Glen Park Primary School in Plymouth is seeking an experienced 0.2 HLTA to work across classes, supporting young children’s learning and development and assisting with PPA release.

The successful candidate will be a team player, able to use initiative in the classroom, and help deliver intervention programmes for individuals and small groups while promoting positive behaviour and learning. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• HLTA or equivalent, with ability to meet HLTA standards.
• Commitment to supporting learning and development in young children.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and follow guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support PPA release and deliver intervention programmes for individuals and small groups.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and learning across classes.
• Demonstrate understanding of SEND needs and build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Team player

Strong communicator

Initiative

SEND understanding

Education

GCSE English & Maths

HLTA standard

Job description

Following a flexible working request, we require an experienced 0.2 HLTA to work in classes across the school. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting young children's learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.

We are looking to appoint an individual who is a team player, able to use their initiative in the classroom and help support PPA release and the delivery of intervention programmes for individual and small groups of children. The person appointed would need the skills and qualities necessary to demonstrate a secure level of understanding of SEND needs and be able to promote consistently high levels of behaviour and learning.

We are looking for candidates who ideally have:

• An HLTA qualification or above or can demonstrate that they can meet the HLTA standards
• Enjoy working with children, seeing them succeed
• Makes learning fun and engaging
• Demonstrates initiative and works well as part of a team to the benefit of all children
• Is keen to continuously learn, take on feedback and improve
• Is an excellent, engaging communicator who will develop strong relationships with children, parents and the wider community

In return, we can offer you

• a forward thinking, well-resourced school
• an excellent working environment with the chance to work alongside friendly and supportive colleagues who are committed to ensuring the very best for our children
• teaching staff that put innovative learning and the quality of children’s experiences, at the heart of the curriculum
• the opportunity to work with pupils who love to learn, are motivated and demonstrate excellent attitudes towards their learning

Applicants must have Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE and the Higher Level Teaching Assistant standard or equivalent qualification.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged, please contact the school office on 339073 to arrange a visit. The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 16th October.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.