Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Coventry City Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School invites applications for a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school from Nursery to Year 6, including absence cover by the class teacher.

The successful candidate should be hardworking, enthusiastic, flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to safeguarding and safeguarding the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or equivalent.
• Ability to deliver planned learning to classes from Nursery to Year 6.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning to classes from Nursery to Year 6 in the teacher's absence.
• Support teaching and learning across the school by delivering planned learning to individuals and groups.
• Work independently and as part of a team to support pupils and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

What is the job role?The Governors of Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School are looking to appoint a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in our school from the Spring Term. We are a friendly and inclusive Catholic school with a happy and motivated staff working towards the best outcomes for our children.

We can offer you:A welcoming school with children who are well behaved and willing to learnA school which is visionary and celebrates success. Governors and staff who work well as a team and are committed to achieving the best for every one of our pupils.A commitment to offering professional development opportunities.Supportive parents and a parish community

Who are we looking for?The successful candidate will be hardworking, enthusiastic, flexible, and versatile, and able to work independently and as part of a team.You will be able to deliver planned learning to classes from Nursery to Year 6 in the teacher’s absence and to support teaching and learning across the school by delivering planned learning to individuals and groups as directed.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.