Inspirational HLTA: Elevate Classroom Learning

Dorset Council; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

West Moors Middle School in Dorset is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team. The role is 32.5 hours per week and focuses on providing targeted support to pupils, including one-to-one work and phonics/early reading when needed.

You will work to build confidence, promote an inclusive ethos, and participate in training and school activities. DBS check and safeguarding commitment required.

Qualifications

• a passion for seeing pupils learn and the determination to aim for positive outcomes.
• an intuitive understanding how to provide pastoral support
• a willingness to further develop their own professional skills
• a commitment to pupil learning in and outside of the classroom
• experience of teaching phonics/ early reading is desirable

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.
• assist with the management of pupils outside the classroom e.g. lunch times and outside the school e.g. school trips as directed by the class teacher and member of the school’s management, and attend meetings as required

Skills

Pupil support

Pastoral care

Professional development

Commitment to learning

Phonics experience (desirable)

Job description

West Moors Middle School in Dorset is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team. The role is 32.5 hours per week and focuses on providing targeted support to pupils, including one-to-one work and phonics/early reading when needed.

You will work to build confidence, promote an inclusive ethos, and participate in training and school activities. DBS check and safeguarding commitment required.