Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Level 4 Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who will play an essential role in planning and delivering learning activities. This position involves leading and supporting students, implementing EHCPs, and liaising with parents and professionals. Candidates must hold GCSEs in English and Maths and an HTLA Qualification or equivalent. This is a dynamic role that offers a chance to make a significant impact on teaching standards and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths is required.
• HTLA Qualification or equivalent must be held by the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Lead the development and implementation of EHCPs.
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress with assessment strategies.
• Manage classroom behaviour and provide pastoral care.
• Communicate effectively with parents and professionals.

Skills

Educational planning

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 in English

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths

HTLA Qualification or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

As a Level 4 Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will have a higher degree of autonomy and responsibility than a standard support role. You will be instrumental in organising the learning environment and will frequently plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups, and whole classes. You will act as a bridge between support staff and teachers, often covering classes in a teacher's absence and taking a lead on implementing EHCPs. This is a dynamic role perfect for someone who wants to make a significant impact on teaching and learning standards.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups, and whole classes (including providing short-term cover supervision), setting challenging objectives to meet student needs.
• SEN Management: Lead the development and implementation of EHCPs, contributing to reviews and liaising with parents and external agencies to ensure robust support for pupils with additional needs.
• Assessment & Reporting: Monitor and evaluate pupil progress using various assessment strategies, maintaining accurate records to provide objective feedback and inform future planning.
• Pastoral & Behaviour: Manage classroom behaviour to promote independence and self-control, whilst providing pastoral care to ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead meetings with parents and professionals.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• The successful candidate must hold their HTLA Qualification or equivalent.