Lead HLTA - Primary Classroom Support & Team Leadership

Rochdale Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s RC Primary School in Greater Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (HLTA) to join our Catholic school. The successful candidate will supervise classes for absent teachers, support teachers in the classroom and help lead our large team of teaching assistants.

You should hold an HLTA qualification and GCSEs in English and Maths. A good knowledge of the National Curriculum, reading, phonics and group interventions, plus safeguarding awareness, is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• HLTA qualification.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum, reading, phonics and group interventions.
• Experience of assessment in primary education.
• Confidentiality and safeguarding awareness.
• Experience of working with children.
• Experience leading a team or aspirations to do so.
• Strong team player with initiative and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes for absent teachers.
• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Lead the teaching assistants team.
• Work across the school in all phases.

Skills

National Curriculum knowledge

Reading

Phonics

Group interventions

Assessment in primary education

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Experience with children

Leadership / senior leadership

Education

HLTA qualification

GCSE English & Maths C or equivalent

Job description

St Mary’s RC Primary School in Greater Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (HLTA) to join our Catholic school. The successful candidate will supervise classes for absent teachers, support teachers in the classroom and help lead our large team of teaching assistants.

You should hold an HLTA qualification and GCSEs in English and Maths. A good knowledge of the National Curriculum, reading, phonics and group interventions, plus safeguarding awareness, is essential.