Secondary Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mainstream secondary school in Shirehampton is seeking a passionate Secondary Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. This role involves supporting teachers and engaging with students, particularly those with special educational needs. The position offers full-time hours during term time, providing valuable hands-on experience for future teachers.

Benefits

Accessible by bus

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and delivering learning activities.
• Strong behaviour management skills within the classroom.
• Passion for working with children, especially those with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching, learning, and assessment of individual students.
• Promote inclusion of all pupils in learning activities.
• Carry out intervention tasks for students lacking confidence.

Skills

Behaviour management

Teaching assistance experience

Support for special educational needs

Education

HLTA status

Job description

Secondary Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Bristol (BS11)

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives? Aspiring to be a teacher in your future but want to gain hands-on experience first? We're looking for a HLTA to join a mainstream secondary school in Shirehampton, BS11

• Start ASAP and ongoing in September
• £95 - £120 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm
• Term time only
• Accessible by bus 3 / 4 / 11 / 41 or free parking on site

A secondary Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be expected to

• Work closely with classroom teachers to support the teaching, learning, and assessment of individual students or groups.
• Ensure the students carry out curriculum tasks set.
• Carry out intervention tasks to support students lacking confidence
• Support student participation, behaviour, and engagement
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils in learning activities to ensure equal and fair learning opportunities.

What we look for in a Secondary Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Hold HLTA status or have extensive previous teaching assistance experience
• Be capable of preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals, smalls groups or the class as a whole.
• Experience of strong behaviour management within the classroom
• A passion for working with children, particularly those with special educational needs - ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.

If you are interested in this Secondary Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required