HLTA / Weymouth

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a friendly primary school in Weymouth. You will support teachers, deliver planned learning activities and work with pupils individually and in small groups.

The role is a fixed-term contract for one year, starting ASAP. The successful candidate will be confident in managing groups, promoting positive behaviour and helping pupils reach their potential within an inclusive, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in working within a primary school environment.
• Confident supporting and leading learning.
• Warm, approachable and nurturing.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about children's education.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Confident managing groups of children.
• Patient, adaptable and organised.
• A strong communicator and effective team player.
• Committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
• Able to promote positive behaviour and encourage independence.
• Comfortable taking initiative and working with a degree of independence.
• An existing HLTA qualification or significant relevant experience within a school setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.
• Lead learning activities and lessons when required.
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Support children to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver effective learning activities.
• Provide targeted support to pupils who require additional help.
• Help monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Work effectively with teaching assistants and other members of the school team.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Take responsibility for classroom activities and groups when required.

Skills

Primary school experience

Lead learning activities

Strong communication

Team player

Initiative & independence

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Weymouth

Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: Fixed Term - 1 Year
Start Date: ASAP
School Type: Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Join a Lovely Primary School in Weymouth

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for your next opportunity?

A lovely primary school in Weymouth is looking for a dedicated and confident HLTA to join their friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced education professional who is passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential.

The position is available to start as soon as possible and is offered on a fixed-term contract for one year.

The Role

As an HLTA, you will play an important role within the classroom, working alongside teachers and support staff to provide high-quality learning experiences for pupils.

You will have the opportunity to work with children both individually and in small groups, as well as supporting whole-class learning and delivering planned activities.

The successful candidate will be confident taking responsibility for groups of pupils and, where appropriate, delivering lessons or learning activities in the absence of the class teacher.

Key Responsibilities

As an HLTA, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum
• Lead learning activities and lessons when required
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Support children to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver effective learning activities
• Provide targeted support to pupils who require additional help
• Help monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Work effectively with teaching assistants and other members of the school team
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Take responsibility for classroom activities and groups when required

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working within a primary school environment
• Confident supporting and leading learning
• Warm, approachable and nurturing
• Enthusiastic and passionate about children's education
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils
• Confident managing groups of children
• Patient, adaptable and organised
• A strong communicator and effective team player
• Committed to helping every child achieve their potential
• Able to promote positive behaviour and encourage independence
• Comfortable taking initiative and working with a degree of independence

An existing HLTA qualification or significant relevant experience within a school setting would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a lovely primary school in Weymouth and become a valued member of their team.

You will be able to use your existing experience while taking on greater responsibility for supporting and delivering learning. The role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, HLTA or education professional looking for a rewarding new challenge.

With a one-year fixed-term contract and an ASAP start, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a rewarding role within a supportive primary school environment.