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Teaching Vacancies; Hook; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming environment

Professional development opportunities

Motivated children

Supportive staff

Job summary

Hook Junior School is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils across Years 3–6. The post involves planned teaching activities and providing class cover in the absence of teachers, including PPA time.

The successful candidate will hold an HLTA qualification or higher, have KS2 experience, and demonstrate strong behaviour management, assessment for learning and the ability to work independently within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Recent and successful experience of teaching and supporting learning across Key Stage 2.
• An HLTA qualification or higher.
• Proven experience of working successfully as an HLTA.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for working with children and for teaching and learning.
• Confidence and competence in providing whole-class cover across KS2.
• Excellent positive behaviour management skills and high expectations of pupil behaviour.
• The ability to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities, assess pupils' progress and adapt teaching appropriately.
• A clear understanding of assessment for learning and the ability to provide effective feedback that responds to pupils' needs.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and respond flexibly to the demands of the role.
• The ability to form and sustain positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• High levels of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A sound understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work across Years 3–6 to support high-quality teaching and learning.
• Undertake planned teaching activities and provide class cover in teachers’ absence and during PPA.
• Support individuals, small groups and whole classes to raise achievement.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and evaluate learning activities.

Skills

Key Stage 2 experience

HLTA qualification or higher

Plan deliver evaluate learning

Feedback for learning

Behaviour management

Independent working

Education

HLTA qualification or higher

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are looking to appoint an experienced, confident, flexible and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated school team.

The successful applicant will work across Years 3–6, supporting high-quality teaching and learning through working with individuals, small groups and whole classes. The role will include undertaking planned teaching activities and providing class cover in the absence of teachers and covering PPA.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and committed practitioner who has high expectations of all pupils and is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have:

• Recent and successful experience of teaching and supporting learning across Key Stage 2.
• An HLTA qualification or higher.
• Proven experience of working successfully as an HLTA.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for working with children and for teaching and learning.
• Confidence and competence in providing whole-class cover across KS2.
• Excellent positive behaviour management skills and high expectations of pupil behaviour.
• The ability to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities, assess pupils' progress and adapt teaching appropriately.
• A clear understanding of assessment for learning and the ability to provide effective feedback that responds to pupils' needs.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and respond flexibly to the demands of the role.
• The ability to form and sustain positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• High levels of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A sound understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

About Hook Junior School

Hook Junior School is a 4-form entry junior school with a team of experienced and recently qualified teachers, alongside a friendly, dedicated and highly capable support staff team.

We were rated‘Outstanding’following our second consecutive inspection in June 2023. This reflects the high standards we strive for and the positive impact we aim to make on the lives of our children.

If you are an enthusiastic and committed HLTA who is passionate about making a difference to children's learning and wellbeing, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy should the right candidate be found before the listed closing date.

Safer Recruitment

We arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect thiscommitment.All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming school environment with excellent facilities and resources.
• A supportive and friendly staff team who believe in every child.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Happy, polite and motivated children who are keen to learn
• A caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to raising standards of achievement and care for all
• Exciting opportunities to work in partnership to shape the future of our successful school and make a real difference
• A strong professional team of enthusiastic staff to work alongside you within a supportive and constructive ethos

Commitment to safeguarding

Hook Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Grade D Point 1 - 5 subject to experience