Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Part-time

Sandwich Infant; Dover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

River Primary School invites qualified or aspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our team. You will help with teaching and learning across the school, supporting teachers and leaders to help pupils reach their potential.

The role runs 8.45am–3.15pm, Monday to Friday, and involves leading sessions during PPA and absence cover, adapting learning to meet diverse needs and promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have 5 GCSEs or equivalent with a good pass including English and Maths, and/ or NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Experience of supporting children in a primary school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning experiences, including leading whole class sessions during teacher PPA and absence cover where appropriate.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Deliver engaging and purposeful learning experiences across the primary age range.
• Support the planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt learning and meet the needs of all children.
• Promote confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours in children.
• Support the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and its inclusive ethos.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Skills

Compassionate

Initiative

Team player

Education

5 GCSEs including English & Maths

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Are you a qualified or aspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who can show initiative and enjoys working with children?

We are seeking a compassionate skilled and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers and leaders to help pupils achieve their full potential.

The hours for this role are 8.45-3.15pm, Monday to Friday.

In this role you will:

• Deliver high-quality learning experiences, including leading whole class sessions during teacher PPA and absence cover where appropriate
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Deliver engaging and purposeful learning experiences across the primary age range
• Support the planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning activities
• Work closely with teachers to adapt learning and meet the needs of all children
• Promote confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours in children
• Support the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and its inclusive ethos
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

We believe that children come first and we ensure their experiences at school help them to thrive in education. The ideal candidates will have a passion for providing rich and exciting learning opportunities for our children both in the classroom and outside, making learning irresistible!

Our children achieve academic success but we work hard to develop them as well-rounded, responsible young people who will positively contribute to society in the future. Our THRIVE values: Teamwork, Health, Responsibility, Integrity, Value Everyone, and Empathy, help us to guide and support the children as they develop the skills and resilience which will equip them to overcome challenges that they may face in life.

Our motto 'Be Your Best You' allows children to aspire to achieving the very best standards in both their learning and their behaviours.

As a federation, we invest in the professional development of our team and personalise what we offer according to your professional interests and career aspirations.

Candidates should have the minimum qualifications of 5 GCSEs or equivalent with a good pass including English and Maths, and/ or NVQ Level 3 or above. We will prioritise candidates with experience of supporting children in a primary school setting.

See us in Action –

If you would like to visit our school, please contact the school office for an appointment and more information. Any questions relating to the role prior to application can be sent via email to: [e-mail].

River Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children.

In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.