Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Sutton

Location: Carshalton
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: HLTA Sherwood18.11
Salary: £85 - 100 per day
Job Published: 3 days ago

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Sutton

At Protocol Education we are looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teacbing Assistant to join an outstanding and vibrant school in the heart of Sutton. The successful candidate will have experience in supporting teaching and learning, particularly in covering classes, and will be instrumental in creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive environment for our students. This role requires a proactive, confident individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to take on responsibility for managing and delivering lessons. You will be expected to cover lessons when teachers are absent, following detailed plans and ensuring that students continue their learning in a safe, structured environment.

Location:

England, Greater London, Carshalton

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£85 - £100 Per day

Job Duties:

  • Supporting the teacher in planning and delivering lessons
  • Assisting with classroom management and student behaviour
  • Providing one-on-one support to students who require additional help
  • Preparing materials and resources for lessons
  • Assessing and recording student progress
  • Supervising students during break times and outings
  • Communicating with parents and carers regarding student progress

Required Qualifications:

  • Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Previous experience working in a classroom setting

Education:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience:

  • Experience working with children in an educational setting

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Good understanding of the National Curriculum
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Strong organisational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • First Aid certification
  • Additional specialised training in areas such as SEN support

Working Conditions:

  • Working hours typically follow the school day schedule
  • May require occasional evening or weekend work for school events
  • Work is primarily conducted in a classroom setting
  • Regular interaction with students, teachers, and parents

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Protocol Education and a consultant will be in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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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