Job Advertisement : Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Company: Protocol Education
About Protocol Education:
Protocol Education is a leading education recruitment agency committed to providing high-quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.
Our mission is to enhance educational experiences by placing passionate and skilled professionals in learning environments where they can make a significant impact.
Location: North Leeds
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Supply, Flexible Hours
Start Date: Immediate Start
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team and work across primary schools in Castleford and the surrounding areas.
As a HLTA, you will play a crucial role in supporting teaching staff, enhancing student learning, and contributing to the overall school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering planned lessons and educational activities in the absence of the class teacher.
- Supporting the development of students' academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Assisting with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Working with small groups or individual students to provide targeted support.
- Assisting in the assessment and tracking of student progress.
- Collaborating with teachers and other staff to develop and deliver engaging learning experiences.
- Providing feedback to teachers and participating in staff meetings and training sessions.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant or similar role.
- Relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in various educational settings.
- A genuine passion for education and helping students achieve their full potential.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Flexible working hours to suit your availability.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Chance to make a real difference in students' lives.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position.
In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.
All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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