Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant at Level 3 or 4, or do you have previous experience as an HLTA or in a leadership capacity within the classroom? Are you eager to further develop your skills and showcase your ability to take charge of a class? If so, this role presents an exciting opportunity that merges TA responsibilities with the opportunity to lead lesson delivery effectively. Continue reading for additional information!
We are currently recruiting for qualified individuals with this skill set to support a primary school in Wigan, starting from January 2025.
As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), your duties entail planning, delivering learning activities, and assuming leadership of classes during situations such as PPA time and teacher absences. Ad-hoc rates for this position begin at £13.84 - £15.38 per hour, depending on experience. Long-term positions will be compensated according to scale, reflecting increased responsibilities and the requirement for a sustained commitment. Your role as an HLTA includes monitoring students, evaluating progress, and reporting on their accomplishments. Join us in complementing the professional efforts of teachers and fostering the development of students in varied educational environments
This job offers various responsibilities and chances to showcase and improve your skills.
Responsibilities:
... - Preparation or collaboration of lesson resources with the Teacher.
- Cover the class and deliver planned work in the Teacher's absence (PPA time/ teacher absence etc).
- Maintain a controlled and safe environment in the classroom.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to organise appropriate activities.
- Liaise with other professionals such as Teacher's, TA, specialist support staff.
- Work closely with other LSAs and support staff.
- Work with classes, small groups and with children on a one to one basis such as intervention or development.
- Prepare and develop class displays.
Essential requirements:
- Experience of working with young people.
- Previous HLTA and class leadership experience.
- Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
- Ability to engage with, and build rapport with young people.
- Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
- HLTA qualified - L3/4 upwards.
Associated Benefits
- On site car park.
- Public Transport nearby.
- Competitive daily pay rate.
- Weekly pay.
- Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools.
- Access to free CPD.
- Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
- CV and application support.
- Discounts.
- Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 3 shop vouchers.
Randstad is committed to the safety of young children; therefore all posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
For additional information or a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Jessica Verndet at jessicaverndet@randstad.co.uk.
