Lead Learning as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk; Little Chalfont; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Little Chalfont. The HLTA will support learning, development, and wellbeing, stepping in for the class teacher when needed and collaborating with the school team.

The role requires an HLTA/TA qualification or equivalent experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are expected.

Qualifications

• A relevant TA/HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Lead lessons when the class teacher is absent, following school plans.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help students access the curriculum.
• Adapt support for a range of abilities and consider individual learning needs.
• Help develop literacy, numeracy, and other areas of student development.
• Support SEND students to engage positively with learning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Independent working

Organisational skills

Education

HLTA/Teaching Assistant qualification

Childcare qualification

Job description

Supply Desk is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Little Chalfont. The HLTA will support learning, development, and wellbeing, stepping in for the class teacher when needed and collaborating with the school team.

The role requires an HLTA/TA qualification or equivalent experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are expected.