Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Governors

of Brunswick Community Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding,

experienced, committed and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work

within our school. The post is to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will:

have a

proven record of good/outstanding practice in education

have high

expectations of children’s behaviour and attitudes in learning

be

able to demonstrate skills to teach whole classes along with proven experience of working with children across the Primary age range with a particular ability to inspire

and motivate children.

demonstrate

experience in a range of inclusive approaches which will allow children

with additional needs to enable them to thrive and make progress.

possess

excellent inter-personal skills to communicate effectively with children,

parents and staff and be able to work effectively as part of a

team.

be committed

to professional development

Knowledge and Skills:

Higher Level Teaching Assistants must

demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding to be able to help the

pupils they work with make progress with their learning. The post holder must hold relevant qualifications in both

English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy, equivalent to at least Level 2 of

the National Qualifications Framework The post holder should have been assessed

as having met the HLTA standards or hold an equivalent professional

qualification relevant to the role. Applicants will have experience of whole class cover.

The post holder will

be required to provide classroom cover for PPA and management time, experience of covering whole classes will be an advantage. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school as this may be used as part of the shortlisting process. This can be arranged by calling the school.