PE HLTA: Lead PE & Reading Support in All-Through School

North Star; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star is seeking an experienced Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term role. You will support the class teacher, plan and deliver elements of learning to pupils on a one-to-one, small group, or class basis, and deliver the PE curriculum to small classes.

You will also guide and support our Learning Support Assistants, helping improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils as part of a dedicated team. 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver elements of learning to pupils on a one-to-one, small group or class basis.
• Plan and deliver the PE curriculum to small classes of pupils.
• Provide guidance and support to the team of Learning Support Assistants.
• Join a positive, solution-focused team dedicated to helping improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

Skills

KS2/3 curriculum

Learning support

PE delivery

Reading & phonics support

Extra-curricular activities

Communication with stakeholders

Empathy and listening

Training willingness

Job description

North Star is seeking an experienced Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term role. You will support the class teacher, plan and deliver elements of learning to pupils on a one-to-one, small group, or class basis, and deliver the PE curriculum to small classes.

You will also guide and support our Learning Support Assistants, helping improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils as part of a dedicated team. 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.