HLTA

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s RC Primary School is seeking an HLTA to join the Trust's journey of transition and growth. You will support teaching and learning across KS1 and KS2 and plan and prepare lessons when the class teacher is unavailable.

You will deliver small-group support, adapt activities to meet diverse learners, and communicate clearly with pupils, parents and staff while maintaining high standards of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English and Maths.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant across KS1 and KS2.
• Ability to plan and deliver lessons for KS1/KS2.
• Excellent communicator and adaptable.
• Willingness to support across KS1 and KS2.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in classes.
• Plan and prepare lessons when the class teacher is unavailable.
• Deliver small-group support to pupils.
• Work across KS1 and KS2 ages.
• Adapt activities to meet learners' needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Math proficiency

Digital literacy

Record-keeping software

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

KS1/KS2 experience

Lesson planning

Adaptability

Curriculum knowledge KS1/KS2

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Mary’s RC Primary School are currently seeking an HLTA. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

St Mary’s RC Primary School is looking for a HLTA who is experienced in working as a Teaching Assistant across both KS1 and KS2. In your role as a HLTA you will perform additional duties to a Teaching Assistant. You will support teaching and learning in classes as well as planning and preparing lessons when the class teacher in not available. Where necessary, you will also deliver support to small groups to help improve outcomes for pupils. As this role includes working across KS1 and KS2, you should be confident in working with all ages. You should be an excellent communicator, committed to meeting the needs of all pupils and willing to adapt.

Please refer to the HLTA Job Description which outlines the main duties and key responsibilities of this very busy role, together with, a Person Specification.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Proficient in English and Maths
• Computer literacy, including confidence in incorporating computers into classroom lessons and using digital record-keeping software
• Support learners in social and emotional well-being, reporting to the class teacher or pastoral lead where necessary
• Confident to plan and deliver lessons to a KS1 or KS2 class
• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to classes, small groups or 1 to 1
• Adapt and modify activities to meet the needs of all learners
• Identify barriers to learning and devise strategies to support learners
• Verbal and written communication for effective classroom instruction and understanding students’ needs
• Excellent Interpersonal skills for working with students, Teachers and parents/carers
• Understanding of the expectations of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.