Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school team. This full-time role involves working closely with children, including those with special educational needs, and requires a minimum HLTA qualification. The supportive environment fosters creativity and collaboration among staff, making it ideal for those passionate about education. You will have opportunities for professional development and training, ensuring you are well-equipped to thrive in a modern classroom. If you're ready to make a difference in young learners' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to Teaching Assistant Toolkit

Wellbeing programme

Refresher training

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to HLTA standard, experience in EYFS setting.
• Confident in supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a child with special educational needs.
• Assist teachers and support pupils in a primary school.

Skills

Supporting pupils in primary education

Working with small groups

Understanding of EYFS Curriculum

Knowledge of Additional Needs

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Stockton On Tees

Up to £550 per week

About the role

Connex Education are working with a large mainstream primary school based in the Eaglescliffe area who are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team and work full time from After Easter until the end of the summer term. This is a role working within reception and you will be working 1:1 with a child with special educational needs, work in small groups within reception and also be required to cover PPA.

About the school

This primary school has a creative and enthusiastic community and as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant there, you will be supported by a welcoming team of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff and you will be responsible for assisting the teachers and supporting the pupils.

Assignment Details

This role is Monday – Friday so the right candidate MUST be able to work full time between 8:30am -3:30pm. It is essential to be a minimum level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant to be considered for this role.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• MUST be qualified to HLTA standard - Role Open to ECTs too
• Have experience of supporting pupils in a primary environment, in an EYFS setting
• Be confident working with small groups
• Good knowledge of Additional Needs, comfortable with 1:1 and have a good understanding of EYFS Curriculum
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is based on qualification and experience.

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