L3 Teaching Assistant with additional HLTA Hours

Teaching Vacancies; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Barnsley is looking for an outstanding and enthusiastic teaching assistant. The role involves supporting upper KS2 pupils and requires NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for working with diverse learners, along with a commitment to promoting inclusivity. Professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification for classroom assistants required.
• HLTA status or Level 4 qualification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support upper KS2 pupils in the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for working with pupils

Teamwork capability

Flexibility

Humor

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification for classroom assistants

HLTA status or Level 4 qualification

Job description

Overview

The children, staff and Governors of Ecclesfield Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, experienced, committed and caring teaching assistant to with upper KS2 pupils.

Ecclesfield Primary works with Coit Primary School in a federation structure and thus there are many opportunities to work alongside staff at both schools. Both schools are committed to nurturing staff to support the development of the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to be an outstanding classroom practitioner.

This role would suit a graduate who is considering a career in teaching and who is motivated to acquire the necessary experience of working in a classroom before embarking on a post graduate course of study for teaching.

You must

• Have gained an NVQ Level 3 qualification for classroom assistants or equivalent as a minimum requirement
• Have also gained the HLTA status or hold a Level 4 qualification
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Have a passion for working with pupils with a variety of needs
• Be a motivational communicator for children of all abilities ensuring learning is engaging and inclusive
• Be an innovative classroom support with a commitment to promoting the inclusion agenda
• Be able to work effectively within the team to ensure there are high quality and effective learning opportunities for all children
• Be very flexible and adapt quickly to change
• Have a willingness to undertake training
• Have a sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils
• Supportive parents
• A professional, committed and friendly team of staff
• An opportunity to play a significant role in the future development of the school
• The opportunity to undertake a range of professional development opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.