Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA

AWD online; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 20,458 - 27,779; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car park

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work

Leisure Centre membership

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Hedge End, Southampton. You will support pupils across whole-class teaching, small groups and one-to-one activities in an inclusive learning environment. The role is full-time and permanent (term time only), 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am–3.30pm, 38 weeks.

An HLTA qualification or equivalent is essential. The school emphasises safeguarding and pupil welfare, with benefits including a pension scheme and

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent.
• Recent experience of working within a school setting.
• Positive attitude with the ability to take on new challenges.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working across classes, groups and individual pupil support.
• Good understanding of safeguarding.
• Professional approach with integrity and confidentiality.
• Good team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Ability to support inclusive learning and encourage pupil confidence, progress and independence.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across whole-class, small-group and one-to-one learning activities.
• Teach whole classes within an agreed supervision system during short-term teacher absence
• Work with teachers through the planning cycle, including preparing, evaluating and adjusting lessons and learning activities.
• Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in line with lesson plans and pupil needs.
• Assess pupil responses to learning tasks, monitor participation and provide constructive feedback on progress and achievement.
• Promote equal access to learning and support inclusion of pupils, including those with specific needs.
• Use behaviour management strategies in line with school policies to support a purposeful learning environment.
• Provide support for pupils’ welfare, self-esteem, independence and pastoral needs.
• Build constructive relationships with parents and carers, sharing appropriate information with sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and school policy requirements at all times.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Experience in school setting

Team player

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA

An excellent opportunity for a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school team, supporting pupils across whole-class teaching, small-group learning and one-to-one activities in an inclusive, pupil-focused environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: HLTA, Teaching Assistant, Primary Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Cover Supervisor, SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Support Assistant, Learning Mentor

SALARY: £27,779 FTE / £20,458 Actual Annual Salary + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (term time only)

WORKING HOURS: 32.5 hours per week,8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday,term time only, 38 weeks

JOB OVERVIEW

The organisation is looking for an adaptable and positive Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can support learning across the school, working with whole classes, small groups and individual pupils.

As the Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to support lesson planning, prepare learning resources, supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence and help pupils become confident, independent learners.

This is a varied role where you will contribute to a supportive, inclusive learning environment, help raise standards of achievement and support pupils’ welfare, progress and participation in school life.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Higher Level Teaching Assistant will include:

• Learning Support: Support pupils across whole-class, small-group and one-to-one learning activities

• Class Cover: Teach whole classes within an agreed supervision system and pre-determined lesson framework during short-term teacher absence

• Lesson Planning: Work with teachers through the planning cycle, including preparing, evaluating and adjusting lessons and learning activities

• Resource Preparation: Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in line with lesson plans and pupil needs

• Pupil Progress: Assess pupil responses to learning tasks, monitor participation and provide constructive feedback on progress and achievement

• Inclusion Support: Promote equal access to learning and support the inclusion of pupils, including those with specific needs

• Behaviour Management: Use behaviour management strategies in line with school policies to support a purposeful learning environment

• Pastoral Support: Provide support for pupils’ welfare, self-esteem, independence and pastoral needs

• Parent and Carer Links: Build constructive relationships with parents and carers, sharing appropriate information with sensitivity and confidentiality

• Safeguarding: Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and school policy requirements at all times

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• HLTA qualification or equivalent

• Relevant and recent experience of working within a school setting

• Positive attitude with the ability to take on new challenges

• Flexible and adaptable approach to working across classes, groups and individual pupil support

• Good understanding of safeguarding

• Professional approach with integrity and confidentiality

• Good team player with the ability to work independently when required

• Ability to support inclusive learning and encourage pupil confidence, progress and independence

BENEFITS

• Friendly and sociable colleagues

• One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events

• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term

• Free on-site car park

• Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre

• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes

• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

• Good transport links

The 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 school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14973