Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA

An excellent opportunity for a qualified HLTA to support teaching, learning and pupil development within a primary education setting. This role involves classroom support, lesson delivery, behaviour management and safeguarding.

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SALARY: £27,779 FTE / £20,928 Actual Annual Salary + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (term time only)

WORKING HOURS: 32.5 hours per week,8.30am 3.30pm Monday to Friday,term time only, 39 weeks

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA to join a supportive and forward-thinking primary school environment.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA you will support teachers in delivering the curriculum, working across whole classes, small groups and on a one-to-one basis to enhance pupil progress and engagement.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA role is varied and rewarding, requiring flexibility, strong classroom management skills and a passion for supporting learning and development in a primary education setting.

You will contribute to lesson planning, assessment, safeguarding and behaviour management, helping to create an inclusive, positive and stimulating learning environment for all pupils.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA will include:

• Lesson Support and Delivery: Assist with planning, preparing and delivering lessons across the curriculum

• Classroom Management: Maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment using behaviour management strategies

• Pupil Support: Work with individuals and small groups to support learning, development and engagement

• Class Cover: Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence

• Assessment and Feedback: Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive verbal and written feedback

• Resource Preparation: Develop and adapt teaching resources to meet pupil needs

• Inclusion and SEN Support: Support pupils with additional needs and promote inclusive learning

• Safeguarding Responsibilities: Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times

• Parental Engagement: Support communication with parents and contribute to progress discussions

• Record Keeping: Assist in maintaining accurate records of pupil achievement and progress

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• HLTA qualification or equivalent

• Previous experience working within a school or education setting

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Experience supporting teaching, learning and classroom management

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexible, adaptable and proactive approach to work

DESIRABLE

• Experience delivering lessons or covering classes

• Knowledge of SEN support and inclusive education practices

• Familiarity with assessment and pupil progress tracking

• Experience working across different age groups within primary education

BENEFITS

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UKs largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14620

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