PE HLTA

North Star 265°; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star 265° is seeking an experienced Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher and deliver elements of learning to pupils on a one-to-one or group basis. You will also plan and deliver the PE curriculum to small classes and assist with reading and phonics for early readers.

You will join a positive, solution-focused team, with opportunities to support extra-curricular activities and contribute to an inclusive ethos within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the KS2/3 curriculum.
• At least two years’ experience in learning/childcare settings.
• Experience delivering sports/PE activities.
• Ability to support reading and phonics for early readers.
• Ability to support a programme of extra-curricular activities.
• Flexible, adaptable and positive attitude in a structured environment.
• Effective communication with a range of stakeholders.
• Empathy, listening, and responding to unexpressed needs.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver elements of learning to pupils on a 1:1, small group, or class basis.
• Plan and deliver the PE curriculum to small classes of pupils.
• Provide guidance and support to the Learning Support Assistants.
• Support reading and phonics for early readers.
• Support a programme of extra-curricular activities.

Skills

KS2/3 curriculum knowledge

Two years in learning/childcare

PE curriculum delivery

Reading & phonics support

Communication & teamwork

Empathy & listening

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

We have a fixed term position available for an experienced and enthusiastic Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. In addition to providing support to the class teacher, you will be required to prepare and deliver elements of learning to pupils on a one to one, small group or class basis. A key responsibility of this post will be to plan and deliver the PE curriculum to small classes of pupils. An additional responsibility is to provide guidance and support to our team of Learning Support Assistants.

You will be joining a positive, solution-focused team of staff who are dedicated to help improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

The successful applicants will have:

• A good understanding of the KS2/3 curriculum.
• At least two years’ experience of working in a learning/childcare setting.
• Experience in the delivery of sports activities/PE curriculum.
• The ability to support reading and phonics for those students at the early stages of reading.
• The ability to support a programme of extra-curricular activities.
• A flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to working in a structured environment.
• The ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Skills of empathy, listening, communication and the ability to respond to unexpressed need.
• A willingness to undertake the further training that will be offered.

You will be part of:

• An exciting and innovative development of an All-through learning community
• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
• A caring and inclusive ethos
• A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school
• In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression for the right person.

You will be required to work 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum.