Hlta

Gold Education Recruitment; Braintree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly PAYE payments

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Registration process assistance

Opportunities across Braintree and sur

Job summary

Gold Education Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within a welcoming primary school in Braintree, Essex. The successful candidate will deliver pre-planned lessons, provide classroom cover, and support children across Key Stage 1 and 2.

You will lead small group interventions, help manage behaviour, and work closely with teachers to support pupils’ progress.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or substantial HLTA-level experience
• UK primary school experience
• Confident delivering pre-planned lessons and managing a classroom independently
• Strong understanding of KS1 and KS2 curricula
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Organised, reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Happy to support both classroom teaching and wraparound care
• Understanding safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Lead small group interventions and provide support to individual pupils.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupils' progress and development.
• Support children during after-school wraparound care provision.
• Help organise and supervise engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure pupils are safe, happy and appropriately supported throughout the school day.

Skills

HLTA experience

Teaching assistant

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Wraparound care

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Braintree, Essex

Gold Education Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within a welcoming primary school in Braintree, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and dedicated HLTA who enjoys supporting children's learning, delivering lessons and contributing to the wider school community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing classroom support, covering lessons when required and assisting with the school's wraparound care provision.

Working Hours

The school can offer either of the following working patterns:

• 9:00am-6:00pm, including wraparound care
• 11:00am-6:00pm, including wraparound care

The Role

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and providing classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
• Supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Leading small group interventions and providing additional support to individual pupils.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers and school staff to support pupils' progress and development.
• Supporting children during the school's after-school wraparound care provision.
• Helping to organise and supervise engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Ensuring pupils are safe, happy and appropriately supported throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds an HLTA qualification or has substantial experience working at HLTA level.
• Has previous experience working within a UK primary school.
• Is confident delivering pre-planned lessons and managing a classroom independently.
• Has a good understanding of the primary curriculum, including Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Is organised, reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Is happy to support both classroom teaching and wraparound care.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly PAYE payments with no umbrella companies.
• A dedicated and experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for ongoing, long-term and permanent work.
• A straightforward and supportive registration process.
• Access to opportunities with primary schools throughout Braintree and the surrounding areas.

Gold Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.