Hlta

Protocol Education; Waterford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Well-resourced classrooms

Job summary

Protocol Education in Watford is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support learning across EYFS to KS2. The role involves delivering planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher and leading targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.

Ideal candidates will have HLTA qualification or strong primary TA background, excellent communication, and the ability to support diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or significant experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Confidence leading whole-class learning sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support children with a range of learning needs and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Delivering planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 in the absence of the class teacher.
• Leading small group interventions to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy.
• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND.
• Working closely with class teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Assisting with assessment and classroom organisation where required.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Primary curriculum knowledge

Whole-class leadership

Communication skills

Job description

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) - Watford

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Watford, Hertfordshire
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / January Start Available
Competitive Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

A friendly and ambitious primary school in Watford is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support teaching and learning across the primary age range while helping pupils achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Delivering planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 in the absence of the class teacher.
• Leading small group interventions to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy.
• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND.
• Working closely with class teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Assisting with assessment and classroom organisation where required.

The Ideal Candidate

• HLTA qualification or significant experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school.
• A strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Confidence leading whole-class learning sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support children with a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to supporting pupil achievement.

The School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• High-quality CPD and career progression opportunities.
• Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments.
• A positive and inclusive school culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' educational journeys.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or qualified HLTA looking to further develop their career within a thriving Watford primary school.

Protocol Education
Helping educators inspire, achieve, and grow.

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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