HLTA-Ready Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support & SEND

Telford & Wrekin; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin is hiring a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children across the school. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a Paediatric First Aid qualification preferred.

The successful candidate will cover classes in teachers’ absences, work with 1:1 and small groups, and contribute to high standards of care, achievement, and safeguarding within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualifications or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience assisting children across key stages.
• Phonics knowledge and understanding of early reading.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Awareness of GDPR and confidentiality in school settings.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in the absence of a teacher.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support in classrooms.
• Assist across all key stages with flexible duties.
• Undertake planned activities and wellbeing support as needed.
• Possess or be prepared to undertake Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Skills

HLTA qualifications

Experience with children

Phonics knowledge

SEND experience

GDPR compliance

Confidentiality

Parent communication

Education

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Telford & Wrekin is hiring a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support children across the school. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a Paediatric First Aid qualification preferred.

The successful candidate will cover classes in teachers’ absences, work with 1:1 and small groups, and contribute to high standards of care, achievement, and safeguarding within a dynamic team.