HLTA

Academics; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Long-term opportunities

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Local schools network

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Dinas Powys. You will lead lessons, manage a class when required and provide strong learning support, drawing on a robust LSA background.

The successful candidate will work with a dedicated team, follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to pupil progress across diverse learning needs. DBS and EWC compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• HLTA/Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks completed.
• EWC registration or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons and take responsibility for a class when required.
• Deliver engaging and effective learning activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher to support pupil progress.
• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support.
• Use your LSA experience to support pupils with a range of learning needs.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and consistently.
• Adapt activities to meet different abilities and learning styles.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist with planning and preparation where required.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

HLTA experience

LSA background

Class leadership

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA/Teaching Assistant qualification

Equivalent experience

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Dinas Powys

Academics are currently recruiting for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a primary school in Dinas Powys from Monday - Friday each week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is confident leading a class, managing classroom behaviour and providing high-quality learning support. The successful candidate will also have strong experience working as an LSA and be comfortable taking responsibility for a class when required.

The Role

• Lead lessons and take responsibility for a class when required
• Deliver engaging and effective learning activities
• Work closely with the class teacher to support pupil progress
• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support
• Use your LSA experience to support pupils with a range of learning needs
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and consistently
• Adapt activities to meet different abilities and learning styles
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Assist with planning and preparation where required
• Maintain a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures

We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as an HLTA, LSA or experienced Teaching Assistant
• Strong experience supporting pupils within a primary school
• Confidence leading a class independently
• Experience delivering lessons or planned learning activities
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, confident and adaptable approach
• Someone who can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Full-time availability

Requirements

• Relevant HLTA/Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience
• Enhanced DBS - essential
• EWC registration - essential
• Right to work in the UK
• Relevant safeguarding and compliance checks

What Academics Can Offer

• Competitive daily pay
• Long-term and ongoing opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of local schools
• Free safeguarding and relevant trainingIf you're an experienced HLTA with a strong LSA background and you're confident leading a class, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy