Higher Level Teaching Assistant

High Level Teaching Assistant

Pay Rate : £12 - £14 per hour

Location : Preston

"With each step they take, teacher assistants create ripples of inspiration that extend far beyond the classroom."

One of our wonderful schools in Preston is currently seeking to fill day-to-day and longer-term cover positions for a High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role, which also involves covering KS1 and KS2. Candidates must be flexible to work across different year groups

Are you capable of creating a secure and engaging learning environment that fosters and supports academic excellence on a regular basis?

Do you have the qualifications and skills necessary to excel in the role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant?

Can you engage children and young people in tasks, providing the best possible learning opportunities?

Are you an exceptional HLTA who has the ability to motivate and encourage young children to learn?

If you've answered yes to these questions, come join this beautiful team and share your expertise!

School Overview

Uncover a nurturing educational journey at the community-focused primary school in Preston, holding an OFSTED rating of "Good." The school is dedicated to inspiring a love for learning and fostering resilience in every student, delivering a personalised and well-rounded education.

You will be responsible for supporting pupils in the classroom, creating an uplifting learning environment, as well as continuing your own professional development. It is a highly rewarding role, where qualifications are ideally desired but not required. We are looking for those with experience working with children, and who have relevant skills and attributes to help shape young people's lives!

As a HLTA, you will work alongside teachers to support learning activities, plan and deliver lessons, and contribute to the development of learning resources and materials. You will be sensitive, empathetic, and patient, and you will be an active listener due to your exemplary interpersonal and communication abilities!

Some of your exciting Benefits with this role:

• Dedicated consultant with experience of working in Education
• Free training provided, both online and on-site
• Specialist career advice and progression opportunities
• Regular pay with flexible working hours
• Access to 'Refer a Friend' bonus worth up to £300 in shopping vouchers

Your responsibilities as a HLTA:

• Working alongside teachers in the planning and preparation of daily activities,
• materials, and lessons according to curriculum.
• Supporting the day to day running of classes across the school, taking the lead in the absence of a class teacher.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on development, progress and attainment.
• Ensuring the safeguarding of all pupils.
• Liaise with parents and carers regarding their childrens' development.
• Adhere to school policies and procedures relating to safeguarding.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies in line with the school's policy and procedures to contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Upholding the school's values and ethos

Your requirements to get cleared for this role:

• An Enhanced child DBS on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available with this role)
• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• The HLTA Diploma or equivalent Level 3/4 qualification or an equivalent skill level preferred.
• Able to make an impression on both us and our client
• Previous experience working in Schools, preferred
• Flexibly adhere to the needs of the pupils in a professional and friendly manner
• Good classroom management skills

If you are passionate about education and want to make a genuine difference in children's life we strongly encourage you to apply for this exciting position.

Send your CV today! For additional information or a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Jessica Verndet at (url removed).