HLTA: Inspire Learning & Support Pupils

Dorset Council UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

West Moors Middle School in Dorset is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils across the school. The role is 32.5 hours per week and offers the chance to gain experience across the breadth of engagement in young people’s lives, with comprehensive training and support.

You will establish productive relationships with pupils, provide feedback on progress, and assist with lunchtime and on- and off-site activities as directed by the class teacher and the school leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to engage with pupils and respond to individual needs.
• Experience providing pastoral support and promoting a positive learning environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
• Willingness to support pupils during lunch times and school trips.

Responsibilities

• Establish productive relationships with pupils, responding to the needs of each individual child, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• To have challenging expectations that encourages the child being supported on a one to one basis to develop the act independently and build self-esteem
• Provide feedback in relation to progress and achievement
• Encourage children to play and interact with one another
• Support children consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

Skills

Pupil engagement

Pastoral support

Professional development

Team collaboration

Job description

West Moors Middle School in Dorset is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils across the school. The role is 32.5 hours per week and offers the chance to gain experience across the breadth of engagement in young people’s lives, with comprehensive training and support.

You will establish productive relationships with pupils, provide feedback on progress, and assist with lunchtime and on- and off-site activities as directed by the class teacher and the school leadership.