Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location:

West Midlands, West Midlands, Walsall

Job Type:

Contract, Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£90 - £95 Per day

Qualifications:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant

About Us:

A welcoming and inclusive school in Walsall is seeking a dedicated, confident, and well-organised Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team as soon as possible. This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30/4:00 PM during term time only.

About You:

We are looking for a committed individual with:

• The right to work in the UK.
• Experience in a school or childcare setting.
• The confidence and skills to deliver lessons and support pupils in the absence of the teacher.

Role Purpose:

As an HLTA, you will:

• Support the Headteacher’s vision and contribute to the school’s policy, educational programme, and overall discipline.
• Help pupils engage in social and academic activities, addressing their individual needs with appropriate interventions.
• Encourage pupils to become independent learners while raising achievement levels across all age groups.
• Deliver planned lessons to whole classes across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 as part of PPA cover.
• Design, deliver, and review learning activities for individuals and groups, ensuring alignment with national guidelines and best practises.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children you work with.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Learning: Assist all pupils in accessing learning activities, adapting strategies and resources as needed.
• Lesson Delivery: Lead planned lessons and activities in the teacher's absence.
• Behaviour Management: Implement consistent and effective strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Literacy and Numeracy: Provide focused support to individuals and groups to enhance progress in key subjects.
• Planning and Evaluation: Collaborate with teachers to plan lessons, evaluate activities, and share feedback.
• Monitoring Progress: Assess pupil development, track progress, and address challenges in a timely manner.
• Teamwork: Work under the direction of qualified teachers and contribute to a cohesive learning environment.

Key Criteria:

• Collaborative planning and preparation of lessons.
• Delivery of lessons to groups of pupils.
• Assessment of pupil progress and development.
• Feedback to teachers on pupil attainment and achievements.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a nurturing and supportive school environment that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth. The school is committed to the development of its staff and creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere for pupils and team members alike.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a lasting impact on pupils’ lives, apply today with your CV!

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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