Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is looking for enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) in Reading. This role offers the chance to support teaching and make a genuine impact on students’ learning without full classroom responsibilities. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant qualification and have experience with children. Competitive pay and supportive community provided.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Competitive rates of pay

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or be a qualified teacher.
• Proven experience of working effectively with children in a school setting.
• Confident leading classes and supporting smaller groups.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Deliver lessons to whole classes where required.
• Provide tailored interventions for progress in literacy and numeracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Leadership

Patience

Energy

Education

HLTA qualification or Qualified Teacher status

Job description

Overview

Teaching Personnel are working closely with schools in the Reading area who are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join their supportive teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified HLTA, or a qualified teacher looking to take a step back from full classroom responsibility, while still making a meaningful impact on children’s learning.

As a HLTA, you will:

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school, delivering lessons to whole classes where required.

• Work with small groups and individual pupils to raise attainment.

• Provide tailored interventions to support progress in literacy, numeracy and other areas.

• Work collaboratively with teachers to plan, prepare and assess learning activities.

• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment for all pupils.

• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or be a qualified teacher seeking a different pace and balance.

• Have proven experience of working effectively with children in a school setting.

• Be confident leading learning for whole classes as well as supporting smaller groups.

• Bring energy, patience and strong communication skills.

• Be passionate about supporting children to reach their potential.

Benefits

• A welcoming and supportive school community.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development through Teaching Personnel.

• A role that allows you to make a difference without the full pressures of classroom teaching.

• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on qualifications and experience.

• Support and guidance from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

If you are a HLTA or a teacher ready to take the next step in a more flexible, rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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