HLTA

Job Description

Are you an experienced and qualified HLTA looking for a varied long-term opportunity?

A welcoming and supportive Primary School in Oldbury is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team four days per week, working Monday to Thursday. This is a long-term, non-planning role starting as soon as possible and running initially until the new year, with the potential for the role to continue beyond this point.

The successful candidate will provide class support across Years 1 to Year 6, offering an excellent opportunity to gain experience across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The school is open to ECTs who are looking to build on their classroom experience, as well as experienced HLTAs and Teaching Assistants with the relevant qualifications and Primary School experience.

As a HLTA, your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing classroom support across Years 1 to Year 6.

  • Working Monday to Thursday on a consistent long-term basis.

  • Supporting class teachers with teaching and learning across both KS1 and KS2.

  • Providing small group and individual support to pupils where required.

  • Delivering interventions to support pupils' learning and progress.

  • Supporting pupils with a range of abilities and additional learning needs.

  • Adapting activities and resources to meet individual pupil needs.

  • Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging their confidence and independence.

  • Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.

  • Working closely with class teachers and other school staff to provide effective support.

  • Providing feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress, engagement and behaviour.

  • Following existing lesson plans and school procedures, with no planning responsibilities required.


To be successful in this HLTA role, you will need:

  • A relevant HLTA, Teaching Assistant, Education or Childcare qualification is required.

  • Previous experience working within a Primary School.

  • Experience working across Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2.

  • Good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.

  • Experience supporting pupils through interventions and small group activities.

  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

  • The ability to quickly adapt to different year groups, classrooms and pupil needs.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

  • A patient, nurturing and proactive approach to supporting children's learning.

  • ECTs are encouraged to apply and gain valuable experience across the Primary age range.

  • A strong commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing.

  • A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.

  • A minimum of two excellent references.


Working as a HLTA for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

  • Competitive daily pay rates, from £92.56 - £100, based on previous experience.

  • Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.

  • Pension Contributions.

  • Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.

  • A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

  • Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

  • Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.


This HLTA position is based in Oldbury and is easily commutable from surrounding areas including West Bromwich, Smethwick, Rowley Regis, Quinton, Halesowen and Dudley.

Apply now to become a HLTA and contact us for more details. We look forward to supporting you with your next opportunity!

Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.







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