Higher Level Teaching Assistant – MAT Leave

SAMpeople; Brimington CP; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Scheme

Job summary

Brimington Junior School is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will deliver high-quality learning, lead whole-class teaching when required, and provide targeted interventions to help every child reach their potential.

You will work closely with teachers to plan, deliver and assess learning for individuals and groups, with a focus on inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience
• Significant experience in a primary school
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess learning for individuals, groups and whole classes
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and delivering effective interventions
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• High expectations of pupils’ achievement, behaviour and wellbeing
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
• Knowledge/experience in RE and/or Physical Education is desirable
• Experience of teaching whole classes
• Evidence of specialization in Curriculum areas or learning difficulties
• GCSE-level numeracy and literacy or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning and lead whole-class teaching when required
• Provide targeted interventions and track pupil progress
• Plan, deliver and assess learning for individuals, groups and whole classes
• Support pupils with SEND and implement effective interventions
• Maintain strong safeguarding, behaviour management and relationships with pupils and families

Skills

HLTA status

Primary school experience

Planning & assessment

SEND support

Behaviour management

Safeguarding awareness

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Two years+ experience with children

Tools

First Aid procedures

Job description

Brimington Junior School is a welcoming and ambitious school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a real difference to the lives of our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and is ready to take on a wider role within our school. Working closely with teachers and leaders, you will deliver high-quality learning, lead whole-class teaching when required, deliver targeted interventions and help ensure every child achieves their full potential. The successful candidate will be confident, flexible and able to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. They will share our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and providing the very best education for every child.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds HLTA status (or an equivalent qualification/experience) or is willing to work towards HLTA status.

Has significant experience of working within a primary school.

Can confidently plan, deliver and assess learning for individuals, groups and whole classes.

Has experience of supporting pupils with SEND and delivering effective interventions.

Demonstrates excellent behaviour management and communication skills.

Has high expectations of pupils' achievement, behaviour and wellbeing.

Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every child thrives.

Has knowledge or experience of supporting the delivery of RE and/or Physical Education (desirable).

We can offer:

Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.

A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.

High-quality professional development and opportunities to further develop your career.

A positive and inclusive school community where everyone is valued.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.

A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Westfield Health Scheme

Skills

CPD / Training

Understanding of behaviour management strategies essential

. Knowledge & understanding of the National Curriculum including the literacy and numeracy strategies. essential

Knowledge of the requirements of the national literacy and numeracy strategies essential

Understanding of First Aid procedures.

Experience

Experience of teaching whole classes. essential

Evidence of specialism in specific curriculum areas or areas of learning difficulty essential

A minimum of two years’ experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in an educational setting. essential

Attend training as appropriate and training relevant to the post, including behaviour management and Child Protection training. essential

Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C). essential

Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NVQ Level 3 essential

Personal Attributes

Ability to supervise pupils effectively both in and out of school in line with the school’s behaviour policy. essential

Ability and willingness to work constructively as part of a team essential

Ability to organise, lead and motivate others essential

Able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children and young people. essential

Sound IT skills to support learning and maintain electronic information systems essential

Good organisational and time management skills essential

Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationships with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts. essential

Effective oral and written communication skills essential

Ability to use your own initiative and work flexibly essential

. Ability to work in partnership with parents and teachers essential

Ability to provide a good role model for young pupils essential

Ability to help children and young people to transfer their learning to other parts of their lives essential

Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner essential

. Ability to organise the classroom activities e.g. preparing and setting out resources and implementing strategies for Teaching and Learning. essential

Brimington Junior School

Katie Dennis

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Springvale Road
Brimington
Chesterfield
S43 1HF

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.