HLTA

St Bede's Catholic Primary School; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bede's Catholic Primary School in South Yorkshire is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is fully supportive of our Catholic ethos. You will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils and to promote their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

You will provide targeted support to pupils, individually or in small groups, enabling access to the curriculum, participation in learning and a sense of achievement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with ability to work with colleagues across year groups.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil well-being.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to raise learning and attainment
• Promote independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Assist pupils individually or in groups to access the curriculum and participate in learning

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Safeguarding

Job description

We are looking for someone who:

• Will be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school
• Will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually, in groups and classes so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
• Is well organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is enthusiastic and works well as part of a team
• Is committed to children’s welfare and safeguarding

We will offer you:

• A good school with a strong Catholic ethos and excellent community and parish links
• A caring and positive working environment
• Enthusiastic and confident children who enjoy all aspects of school life
• Effective, supportive and dedicated staff, governors and parents
• Opportunities to grow professionally

  Main Purpose

  The HLTA will:

  • Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
  • Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
  • Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement