Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Level 3 - EYFS

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA) Level 3 - EYFS
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate EYFS practitioner (Higher Learning Teaching Assistant) to join our fantastic team at Albion Primary School, London. The successful candidate will deliver a programme of literacy intervention and will also receive training through the Read Write Inc (RWI) programme. Good knowledge of phonics is essential and experience of RWI is desirable. The successful candidate will support our teachers in taking a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, maximising their achievement and ability to succeed.
This is a great opportunity for a HLTA who is looking to continue their career in education and is motivated to inspire learning in children. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about the Early Years Foundation Stage as well as having the ability to use their initiative. They will challenge and excite our children, have the ability to consistently deliver high quality learning experiences and commit to high standards of professionalism with high expectations of the children.
It would be desirable if the candidate had already achieved HLTA status. If not, we are committed to invest in the candidate to achieve HLTA status. The successful candidate will be calm, engaging, resilient, enjoy working as part of a team, be confident in leading small groups, and be genuinely motivated by helping every child to reach their full potential. They will also be:
able to provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.
someone with a clear vision in how to develop pupils with an impact on achievement.
flexible and willing to work in and outside of the classroom.
able and willing to assess learning and social and emotional needs and give help that is needed to remove the barriers to learning.
The work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and at Albion we maintain a strong safeguarding culture where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.
Albion Primary School is a happy, inclusive and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. It is a popular 2 form entry school located in South-East London, Rotherhithe, next to the River Thames. Our children are exceptional and keen to learn and all members of our school community are valued.
We offer:
Well behaved children who have a love of learning at our school
A friendly and supportive team with high morale who all champion children’s well-being
A very well resources and attractive environment
Exceptional CPD opportunities through our tailored programme
A strong ethos of high expectations and challenge for the whole community
Excellent professional development and career enhancement opportunities
Excellent induction and a support programme for all staff new to the school
A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community with excellent transport links
“Albion Primary School provides an outstanding quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well.” Ofsted 2011
This is an exciting time to join our school. If this role sounds like the job for you and if you would like any more information, please do not hesitate to contact Karl Bardouille, our Headteacher by an email via the button below , or arrange an informal telephone conversation (02072373738) ahead of making your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 6th March 2024, 12.00pm (noon).
Interviews: Wednesday 13th March 2024.
Application packs are available to download from this advert, by email or from our website. The role is linked to and subject to school funding and therefore will be fixed term for 1 year in the first instance.
CVs will not be accepted.