Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support a school in Stevenage. The position involves planning lessons, assessing student progress, and working with individuals with special educational needs. Candidates should have at least a Level 4 HLTA qualification and experience in secondary education. This full-time role starts in September and offers a daily rate of £90-115 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 HLTA Qualification required.
• Experience in secondary schools is desired.
• Confidence in covering lessons and working with small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and assist with lesson cover.
• Plan and deliver learning activities for groups.
• Assess students’ progress and communicate with teachers and parents.

Skills

Supporting students with special educational needs

Planning and delivering lessons

Assessing student progress

Covering lessons independently

Education

Minimum Level 4 HLTA Qualification

Desired Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning

Job description

Overview

Academics are actively looking for an experienced HLTA for a lovely school in Stevenage. The school are looking for a HLTA who has experience working with students with special educational needs.

This is a full time opportunity for an experience HLTA to starting from September.

Vacancy

Vacancy: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Stevenage

Pay: 90 to 115 per day depending on experience

HLTA duties and responsibilities

The duties of HLTAs vary however, your key duties will consist of supporting the class teacher, and small group intervention and lesson cover across KS3 and KS4.

An HLTA, or Higher Level Teaching Assistant assists teachers inside and outside the classroom. Their primary duties include preparing lesson plans, teaching classes and reporting on student progress.

• Preparing classrooms for lessons and sourcing books and handouts for students
• Teaching classes unassisted, especially when Teachers are ill or on leave
• Planning and delivering learning and enrichment activities, either with Teachers or independently
• Working with small groups of students or individuals needing special attention
• Developing specialist curricula in areas of interest
• Assessing students' progress and discussing development with Teachers, parents and Carers
• Consoling students who are unwell, injured or upset
• Supervising student groups on excursions and at sporting events

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum Level 4 HLTA Qualification
• Desired Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning
• Desired experience working within a secondary school
• Experience and confidence covering lessons
• Able to plan and deliver small group intervention

How to apply

Academics are recruiting on behalf of this Stevenage School. Please apply directly to the advert or contact our Berkhamsted office and quote "Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Stevenage"