Higher Level Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - 32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 4pm)

38 weeks per year

Scale 6 Point 13-17 required ASAP or start date negotiable

Are you already a HLTA or an experienced LSA looking for a new role? At Great Dunmow Primary School, the Governors are looking to employ a highly motivated and dedicated classroom practitioner with excellent organisational skills and a good rapport with children to be a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Either you will already have undertaken the HLTA training or be experienced enough to begin the training. Your role will include delivering lessons that are planned by and with the class teacher, supporting teachers and working with groups of children. We are a friendly, happy and caring school and are looking for a candidate who will contribute to our very effective learning environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

¨ Been educated to GCSE level in English and Maths and if possible a relevant HLTA training qualification (or willing to obtain HLTA accreditation)

¨ A caring and sensitive approach

¨ Experience of working in a school

¨ A patient and positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour

¨ Good communication skills, patience and being motivated to encourage pupils to achieve to the best of their ability

¨ A commitment to raising standards

You will be expected to:

¨ Take some responsibility for the progress of identified pupils

¨ Undertake training as required

¨ Keep up to date with changes and developments in education relevant to the role

¨ Work in collaboration with other colleagues

We are a two form entry school with a strong ethos to the community. Visits are welcome and warmly encouraged; please telephone Mrs Mandy Mills, School Business Manager to book an appointment or for an application pack or apply on line at:- www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

Great Dunmow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

If the preferred candidate is employed before the close date we will remove this advertisement.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.