HLTA: Driving Inclusive Learning & Pupil Progress

Avanti Meadows; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Meadows in Bishop’s Stortford is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to contribute to teaching and learning, delivering engaging activities across individuals, groups and classes. You will support pupil progress, assess and provide targeted interventions, and work with teachers to plan and evaluate learning while maintaining high standards across the school.

The successful candidate will have HLTA status or equivalent, strong literacy and numeracy, and experience with SEND.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Strong literacy and numeracy (NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths preferred).
• Experience working with children with additional learning needs (SEND).
• Ability to build excellent working relationships with parents and carers.
• Strong ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupil progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning activities across individuals, groups and whole classes, adapting support to meet pupils’ needs and promote independence.
• Support pupils’ progress through effective assessment, feedback and targeted interventions, including EHCP-linked provision.
• Work closely with teachers to plan, prepare and evaluate learning, contributing to pupil records, reporting and next steps.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment, modelling high expectations and encouraging engagement, collaboration and wellbeing.
• Contribute to wider school life, including safeguarding, compliance, enrichment activities, use of ICT and supporting colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

HLTA experience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Experience with SEND

Parent collaboration

Observation & feedback

Safeguarding

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

Job description

Avanti Meadows in Bishop’s Stortford is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to contribute to teaching and learning, delivering engaging activities across individuals, groups and classes. You will support pupil progress, assess and provide targeted interventions, and work with teachers to plan and evaluate learning while maintaining high standards across the school.

The successful candidate will have HLTA status or equivalent, strong literacy and numeracy, and experience with SEND.