Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Dawley Church of England Primary Academy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawley C of E Primary Academy invites applications for a dedicated Nursery Lead to join our caring team. You will work with Early Years colleagues to deliver engaging activities, provide targeted support, and contribute to planning, assessment and the wider life of the academy.

The successful candidate will show strong classroom practice, confident leadership of learning, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and staff.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience required.
• Secure understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Collaborative approach with teachers, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning activities in partnership with Early Years staff.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and intervention programmes.
• Support small group work and targeted learning.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and wellbeing.

Skills

Nursery leadership

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Dawley C of E Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nursery Lead to join our committed and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, helping pupils to achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive environment.

As a Nursey Lead, you will work closely with the Early Years teachers and leaders to deliver learning activities, provide targeted support. You will contribute to planning, assessment and the wider life of the academy, ensuring that pupils are engaged, challenged and well supported.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong classroom practice, confidence in leading learning, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. You will be adaptable, proactive and committed to promoting high standards of behaviour, achievement and wellbeing.

You will support pupils with a range of needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring all children can access the curriculum. You may also contribute to intervention programmes, small group work and assessment activities, working under the direction of teaching staff.

We are looking for someone who holds HLTA status or equivalent experience and who has a secure understanding of child development, effective learning strategies and inclusive practice. Strong communication skills, good organisational ability and a collaborative approach are essential.

In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Dawley C of E Primary Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

The Trust is committed to being a Flexible Employer and welcomes open discussion around flexible working options.

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