Hlta

Highdown School; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Collaboration across GLF Schools

Job summary

Highdown School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to help deliver planned lessons and support students with a range of needs across our inclusive school. You will play a key role in creating a safe, engaging learning environment and contribute to pupils' emotional and academic development.

As part of GLF Schools, there are opportunities for professional development, collaboration across a wide network of schools, and flexible working options, making this a vibrant place to

Qualifications

• Hold HLTA qualification and GCSE English/Maths (C+).
• Experience delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning.
• Skilled in adapting engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour, and supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.
• Strong organisational skills: resources, pupil records and planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with colleagues, children and parents.
• Motivated, flexible, and committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across school.
• Deliver planned lessons and support students with a range of needs.
• Contribute to safeguarding and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Prepare resources and maintain pupil records.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support pupil progress.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Behaviour management

Pupil development support

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

HLTA qualification

GCSE English & Maths (C+ )

Job description

Working under the direction of the SENCo, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting student's learning, working with groups or individuals, ensuring all children have access to the curriculum in a safe, caring and learning environment. This role is ideal for someone who is confident delivering planned lessons, supporting students with a range of needs, and committed to fostering an engaging and positive learning environment. As part of GLF Schools, you'll also benefit from opportunities for professional development and collaboration across a wider network of supportive professionals.

Highdown School are seeking a dedicated and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across our school, helping to shape the educational experience of our wonderful students. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to bring your skills, energy, and creativity to a vibrant school community, we'd love to hear from you!

• Hold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and a HLTA qualification (or working towards).
• Have experience delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning.
• Be skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.
• Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.
• Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.

Join the GLF Schools Community

Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model