Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Wakefield, WF5

Reports to: Class Teacher / SENCO / Senior Leadership Team

Grade/Salary: 100-120 per day

Contract Type: Full-time/ Part-time / Flexible

Job Purpose:

To work collaboratively with teaching staff to plan, deliver, and assess learning activities for individuals, groups, and whole classes. The HLTA will play a key role in supporting the progress of pupils, including those with special educational needs, and contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching and Learning Support

• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons or learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.

• Lead whole-class learning sessions in the absence of a teacher, following agreed lesson plans.

• Support pupils in accessing learning activities, adapting materials as necessary to meet individual needs.

• Assist with the assessment, recording, and reporting of pupil progress.

• Support the development of pupils’ literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.

2. Pupil Support

• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive environment that promotes emotional wellbeing and high expectations for all pupils.

• Provide pastoral support and guidance to pupils, using appropriate strategies to manage behaviour.

• Promote independence, confidence, and social inclusion among pupils.

3. Curriculum and Planning

• Work alongside teachers in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons as necessary.

• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other strategies for pupils with additional needs.

• Contribute to the development of classroom displays and resources to enhance learning.

4. Professional Development and Teamwork

• Actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and INSET days.

• Supervise and support other teaching assistants as required.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school’s policies, including safeguarding and behaviour management.

5. Administrative and Organisational Support

• Assist in preparing and maintaining teaching resources and materials.

• Undertake administrative tasks such as record-keeping, pupil observations, and preparing reports.

• Support with the organisation of school trips, events, and activities.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• HLTA status or equivalent Level 4 qualification.

• Proven experience working with primary-aged children in an educational setting.

• Ability to lead whole-class teaching in the teacher’s absence.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN or EAL.

• First Aid qualification.

• Experience using assessment tools and educational software.

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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.
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