Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Harlow, Essex
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Position Overview
Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a dynamic primary school in Harlow on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with staff and students, fostering a positive learning environment and contributing to the school's ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Deliver high-quality lessons: Plan and deliver engaging lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring continuity of learning.
- Support classroom teaching: Work collaboratively with teachers to support pupils’ learning across various subjects and year groups.
- Differentiate instruction: Adapt lessons and materials to meet the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Provide intervention support: Lead small group interventions and 1:1 sessions to improve academic attainment and support social and emotional development.
- Promote positive behaviour: Encourage positive behaviour management in line with school policies.
- Assess pupil progress: Monitor and report on student performance, providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Supervise activities: Support pupils during break, lunch, and other school activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with staff: Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff members to contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will possess:
- HLTA status or equivalent Level 4 qualification.
- Proven experience working within a primary school setting.
- Strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive and flexible approach to working with children and staff.
- Experience supporting students with SEND is desirable.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary through Protocol Education.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive school environment.
- The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about education and feel you meet the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your CV and a covering letter through Protocol Education’s application portal or contact our recruitment team for further details.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Take the next step in your education career and make a difference in the lives of young learners in Harlow!
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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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