Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

A holistic, modern school in the heart of Lewisham are on the hunt for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start ASAP or in January on a full-time, permanent contract.

The school have expressed that they would like to interview people as soon as this week so if you think this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role is the perfect role for you, read on to find out more!

The starting salary for this position is £24,000 rising to £28,000 depending on experience.

What you'll be doing: Higher Level Teaching Assistant:

• Delivering pre planned PPA cover lessons across the school:
  • Gaining valuable teaching skills and working with a variety of students and topics
  • Running activities with classes while the teacher is in PPA time
• Supporting Students across all year groups
• Cover planned foundation subject lessons like MFL, PSHE, RE, Music
• Support students with mild SEN (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Speech and Language)
• Small Group and 1:1 work
• Using creativity and imagination to engage students with the Primary curriculum

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity for an aspiring teacher looking to gain experience in the classroom while also gaining a valuable insight into SEN support. Similarly, if you're a teaching assistant/cover supervisor looking for a step up and upskill yourself, please apply!

Job Description: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant
• Pay: Between £24,000 - £28,000
• Permanent Contract - Full Time - ASAP or January 2025 start
• Located in the Borough of Lewisham
• Delivering pre-planned PPA lessons to classes across the school

If this sounds like the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role for you apply with your CV, initial calls and trials can be arranged immediately!

Person Specification: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• A degree at 1st Class/2:1 Level - Ideal
• Strong experience in education - Essential
• Strong communication skills
• Passionate about education
• Previous HLTA experience would be very desirable

School Description: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Based in the borough of Lewisham
• Holistic ethos in the school - Developing the 'whole child'
• Modern, purpose built building
• Teachers and TA's are given a lot of autonomy in the classroom and encourage children to learn semi-independently
• Consistently at the top of the league tables for Primary Schools in Lewisham
• Ran by a fantastic Exec Headteacher
• Supportive environment - everyone looks out for each other

If you're interested in hearing more about the Person Specification: Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, apply with your CV and if shortlisted your dedicated consultant (Alex) will be in touch within 24 hours of applying!

Higher Level Teaching Assistant