Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Budbrooke Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Budbrooke Primary School is seeking an HLTA or experienced teaching assistant to support learning across the school. You will lead whole-class sessions when needed and work with individuals or small groups to boost progress, adapting to a range of learning needs. A supportive team environment and proactive approach are essential.

The role requires enthusiasm, excellent communication, and strong organisational skills to contribute to a safe and engaging learning environment for all pupils.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience.
• Commitment to helping children's progress.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work flexibly and use own initiative.
• Works well as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Lead whole-class learning and deliver lessons when required.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support children's progress.
• Provide support for children with a range of learning needs.
• Help create a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Enthusiastic and flexible

Team player

Education

HLTA status or equivalent experience

Experience in teaching support

Job description

The successful candidate will:

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Lead whole-class learning and deliver lessons when required.
• Work with individuals and small groups to support children's progress.
• Provide support for children with a range of learning needs.
• Help create a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other members of staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or has relevant equivalent experience.
• Has a passion for working with children.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and able to use their own initiative.
• Works well as part of a supportive team.

Hours calculation: 8:30am-3:30pm, less one-hour lunch, equals 6 working hours per day and 30 hours per week.