Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Mary’s Church of England Academy are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. In this vital role, you will work closely with teaching staff to elevate pupil attainment and progress. A core element of this position includes taking independent leadership of classes to cover planned PPA time and unexpected absences, as well as providing targeted intervention support

If you're ready to make a real impact in a child's learning experience and join a friendly team, apply today! This role would be suitable for experienced Teaching Assistants looking to grow in their career, a teacher who has completed their PGCE year and wants to gain more classroom experience, or an already experienced and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lesson Delivery: Prepare and deliver high-quality learning experiences and lessons across primary phases during planned teacher PPA time or short-term absences.

• Intervention & Support: Plan and lead targeted intervention groups in literacy, numeracy, or phonics to boost student progress.

• Inclusion: Adapt learning activities to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND.

• Behaviour Management: Maintain high expectations of pupil behaviour, managing classrooms effectively and safely in line with school policies.

• Collaboration & Assessment: Partner with class teachers to track, monitor, and record student progress, contributing directly to their academic and social growth.

Skills Required:

• Excellent English and Maths (Numeracy and Literacy skills).

• Excellent communication and listening skills.

• A caring nature to nurture our children 

• Assertiveness in dealing with pupils.

• Determination to see problems and solutions through to the end.

• The ability to empathise.

• Organisational and time management skills.

• The capacity to motivate and act as a role model.

• Flexible and adaptable and able to work well under pressure.

• A commitment to equality and diversity.

• An understanding of confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information.

• A commitment to safeguarding.

What we can offer you: 

• Professional growth and support

• Well-being and work-life balance

• A friendly work culture with regular social events

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• On-site parking