Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location : Felixstowe Salary: £19,529 - £21,185 Pro rata per annum Hours : Fixed term, part time, 31.25 hours a week Term time plus one week The Primary School is a member of the Education Trust.
The trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools.
This is a school in which their community and the children in their care are at the heart of everything they do.
They are very proud of their school and the work that all their children and staff do here.
They believe in supporting the whole child as an individual and their school has something for everyone throughout their journey from Reception to Year 6.
As a small local school, they aim to create an outstanding learning community for each and every pupil; inspiring them with a love of learning and ensuring that they have the appropriate skills to help move forward confidently up to high school.
The Role They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a HLTA.
The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities and monitoring / assessing individuals / groups / whole classes.
This role will also encompass covering classes as directed by the Headteacher/SLT team as required or timetabled PPA cover on a weekly basis.
Skills and Qualifications The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
The personal competencies expected for the role are: Engages with pupils appropriately and works with the best interest of pupils in mind; Able to work with minimum supervision and to use initiative Understand statutory requirements and policies; Able to maintain confidentiality appropriately; Able to work as part of a team The qualifications and previous experience required for the role are: A minimum of a grade C/4 in English and Maths GCSE.
(all roles except cleaners and catering staff) Ideally a HLTA qualification or be working towards one A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential Experience of being a Teaching Assistant and/or an HLTA Previous experience working with children, preferably primary school age, in a classroom or similar environment is highly desirable To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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