Primary HLTA

GSL Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Primary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a vibrant school community in Newcastle. The HLTA will provide high-quality support across the primary phase, assisting teachers, leading classes, and supporting students' individual needs. This role requires excellent communication skills, flexibility, and a good understanding of educational practices. Ideal candidates should have relevant TA qualifications and a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification ideal but not compulsory.
• Previous HLTA experience advantageous.
• Strong understanding of educational principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes delivering pre-planned lessons for KS1 and KS2.
• Provide support and guidance to pupils in their learning activities.
• Maintain essential records of student progress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Educational Principles

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (CACHE Level 2 or 3, NVQ)

Job description

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Primary HLTA
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £75 - £100 per day
Start Date: September 2024
Contract: Full Time / Part Time

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge working with young people?

GSL Education Newcastle are searching for a skilled Pri mary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant Primary school community to work with our client primary schools in Newcastle for the upcoming term of September 2024.

Job Summary: The HLTA will provide high-quality support to teachers and pupils across the primary phase, including delivering lessons, supervising classes without the teacher, and providing targeted support to individual and small groups of students.

Responsibilities:

• Lead classes under the direction of the teacher, delivering pre-planned lessons for KS1 and KS2 as a High Level Teaching Assistant.
• Provide support and guidance to pupils in their learning activities.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of pupils' progress.
• Maintain essential records of student progress and intervention.
• Implement diverse strategies to effectively address the individual needs of each student.
• Attending to the child's personal needs and implementing related personal programs, including social, health, physical hygiene and welfare matters .

Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant qualification ( CACHE Level 2 or 3, NVQ) is ideal but not compulsory.
• Previous experience as a HLTA is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic educational setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Strong understanding of educational principles and best practices
• Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

GSL Education is an independent and ethical recruitment provider, supporting schools across Newcastle with their recruitment needs.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to apply for the position of Primary HLTA , please click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.