Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a highly motivated HLTA to lead and support preplanned learning sessions. The ideal candidate should possess HLTA status or equivalent, demonstrate excellent collaboration skills, and a commitment to safeguarding children. This role offers numerous training opportunities, a generous pension scheme, and employee support programs.

Benefits

Twice as many training days as standard

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans for travel or bicycle purchase

Gym discounts up to 40%

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support preplanned learning sessions under the direction of teaching staff.
• Provide other cover as necessary.

Skills

Collaboration

Relationship building

Child safeguarding awareness

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to take on the role of HLTA. The HLTA will lead and support preplanned learning sessions under the direction and guidance of teaching staff and to provide other cover as necessary. If you are an excellent practitioner with the ability to inspire and motivate students and the dedication to providing the best for each young person we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support preplanned learning sessions under the direction and guidance of teaching staff
• Provide other cover as necessary

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualified or have relevant experience
• able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues
• understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• able to relate well to children and adults to build and maintain effective relationships
• committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

What the school offers

• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for travel season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.