HLTA

Protocol Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support primary schools across Colchester and surrounding areas. Roles include full-time and ad hoc supply work, covering lessons, leading intervention groups, and supporting pupils across EYFS to KS2.

Candidates should have an HLTA qualification or substantial UK primary school experience, with strong behaviour management and excellent communication skills. A DBS update service or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience working within a UK primary school.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities across the primary age range.
• Provide whole-class supervision when required.
• Lead intervention groups to support pupil progress.
• Support children with varying learning needs, including SEND.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

HLTA qualification

SEND experience

Phonics delivery

Literacy/numeracy support

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

Full-Time & Ad Hoc Opportunities Available Colchester

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support a range of welcoming primary schools across Colchester and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for the consistency of a full-time role or the flexibility of ad hoc supply work, we have a variety of opportunities available to suit your availability and career goals.

The Role

As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting pupils' learning and development, working closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and interventions. You may be required to cover classes in the teacher's absence, lead small group sessions, and provide targeted support to pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and adaptable education professional who is passionate about making a positive impact in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities across the primary age range.
• Provide whole-class supervision when required.
• Lead intervention groups to support pupil progress.
• Support children with varying learning needs, including SEND.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Requirements:

• HLTA qualification or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience working within a UK primary school.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Ability to adapt to different year groups and school settings.
• Confidence delivering phonics, literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Experience leading whole-class lessons.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to build experience across a range of schools.
• Potential for long-term and permanent positions.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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