Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) | Great Yarmouth

Are you a confident and organised individual looking for a rewarding role in a Primary school? Do you want to support student learning and development by supervising classes in the absence of a teacher? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming mainstream Primary school in Great Yarmouth through Teaching Personnel.

The Role:

You’ll be responsible for supervising classes of students and ensuring they complete the work that has been set for them by the absent teacher. This is a crucial, non-teaching role that involves managing classroom dynamics, maintaining a positive learning environment, and helping students to stay on task.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise secondary school classes during the short-term absence of a teacher.
• Manage student behaviour effectively and in line with school policy.
• Ensure students complete the work that has been set for them.
• Provide general support to students and answer their questions as needed.
• Report back to the class teacher or Head of Department on the lesson's progress.
• Uphold the school's high standards and values.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• We pride ourselves on supporting education professionals at every stage of their career.
• • Access to CPD training and professional development
  • Simple, easy-to-use online systems
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
  • Dedicated consultants who understand your local schools
  • Flexible work opportunities to suit your schedule

Apply now for the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Recruitment is ongoing, and successful candidates will be appointed as soon as possible.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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