Hlta Wimbledon

Protocol Education; Croydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay 120-140

Term-time only

PD opportunities

Supportive leadership

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Croydon to support learning across year groups and lead lessons in the absence of the class teacher. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging activities and monitor pupil progress.

We welcome applicants with HLTA status or strong classroom support experience, who are confident managing groups and committed to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Holds HLTA status or has significant classroom support experience.
• Experience in a primary or secondary school.
• Confident leading lessons and managing groups independently.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Lead small group interventions to help pupils achieve targets.
• Support learning across a range of year groups and abilities.
• Work with teachers to plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs to access the curriculum.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment.

Skills

HLTA status

Classroom experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Education sector experience

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Required in Croydon

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to progress your career? Do you have the confidence to lead learning, support classroom delivery, and help pupils achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and supportive school in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled education professional to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support learning across a range of year groups and abilities.
• Lead small group interventions to help pupils achieve their targets.
• Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs to access the curriculum.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds HLTA status or has significant classroom support experience.
• Has previous experience working within a primary or secondary school.
• Is confident managing groups of pupils and leading lessons independently.
• Has strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Is proactive, adaptable, and passionate about education.
• Is committed to helping all pupils succeed.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £120 - £140 per day.
• Full-time, term-time only position.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative school environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning and development.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to obtain one. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and safeguarding checks.

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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