High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Full time and Part time hours available

Daily rate - £95-£110 experience dependant

We are currently looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching assistant to work at a diverse primary school in the heart of Wakefield. The successful individual must be comfortable managing challenging behaviour if it arises in the classroom and must be confident covering PPA effectively.

As a Higher-Level Teaching assistant you will be leading pre planned lessons to classes across Key stage 1 and Key stage 2, and must be flexible and comfortable working across both Key stages.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across both Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) classrooms.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Implement strategies to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of child development and learning theories.
• Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake relevant training.
• DBS on the update service or willing to apply.

The best way to apply will be through the job advert direct, however we are more than happy to look at applications who want to email Olivia Jewitt on with an updated version of their CV with your contact details on (url removed) or alternatively call (phone number removed).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'