Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

St. Patrick’s R C Primary School are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust. St. Patrick’s is looking for a HLTA who is experienced in working as Teaching Assistant across both KS1 AND KS2. In your role as a HLTA you will perform additional duties to a Teaching Assistant. You will support teaching and learning in classes as well as planning and preparing lessons when the class teacher is not available. Where necessary, you will also deliver support to small groups to help improve outcomes for pupils. As this role includes working across both KS1 and KS2, you should be confident in working with all ages. You should be an excellent communicator, committed to meeting the needs of all pupils and willing to adapt. Candidates with subject specialism are encouraged to apply e.g. PE, Music etc.

We are seeking an individual who has:

Proficient in English and Maths

Computer literacy, including confidence in incorporating computers into classroom lessons and using digital record-keeping software

Support learners in social and emotional well-being, reporting to the class teacher or pastoral lead where necessary

Confident to plan and deliver lessons to a KS1 or KS2 class

Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to classes, small groups or 1:1

Adapt and modify activities to meet the needs of all learners

Identify barriers to learning and devise strategies to support learners

Verbal and written communication for effective classroom instruction and understanding students’ needs

Excellent Interpersonal skillsfor working with students, Teachers and parents and carers

Understanding of the expectations of the KS1and KS2 curriculum