Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Level 4

St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive CE Academy Trust in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). You will plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole classes, and confidently lead lessons when needed, including covering teacher absence.

Working closely with teachers, you will support pupil progress, adapt learning to meet diverse needs, monitor progress, provide feedback, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole classes, and lead lessons when needed, including covering teacher absence.
• Support pupil progress by adapting learning to meet individual needs and removing barriers.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback, support behaviour and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment and potentially lead on a specialist area.

Job description

At Thrive CE Academy Trust. we believe that the academic, creative and spiritual development of our children must always be at the heart of everything we do, and to that end we focus on an exciting, modern curriculum where children are encouraged and nurtured to reach high standards in all areas of learning.

Our vision is about Belonging, Believing, Becoming; where children and staff feel a sense of Belonging to the school, to our local community and to God, Believe in themselves and in each other and Become well-rounded individuals who achieve the best for themselves, the school and our Trust.

We offer a pleasant working environment within a supportive and collaborative team with a commitment to continuing professional development through our structured training and high quality programme of CPD.

Main purpose of the job

This role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) plays a vital part in supporting teaching and learning across our school. You will plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole classes, and confidently lead lessons when needed, including covering teacher absence. The role involves working closely with teachers to support pupil progress, adapting learning to meet individual needs, and helping to remove barriers so all pupils can achieve their potential. You will also monitor progress, provide feedback, support behaviour and wellbeing, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. In addition, the role may include leading on a specialist area and supporting other teaching assistants, helping to drive whole-school improvement.