Higher Level Teaching Assistant- Lancaster

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant at Level 3 or 4, or do you have previous experience as an HLTA or in class leadership? Are you actively seeking an opportunity to advance your skills and demonstrate your capability to lead a class? Would you be interested in a role that combines TA duties with the chance to take the lead in delivering lessons? Then this role offers a unique blend of TA responsibilities and the chance to lead effectively. Keep reading for more details!

We are currently recruiting for qualified individuals with this skill set to support a beautiful primary school in Lancaster starting from January 2025.

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), your responsibilities include planning, delivering learning activities, and leading classes during scenarios like PPA time and teacher absence. Ad-hoc rates for this role start at £13.84 - £15.38 per hour, based on experience. Long-term roles will be paid to scale, with broader responsibilities and a need for a sustained commitment. Your role as an HLTA involves monitoring pupils, assessing progress, and reporting on their achievements. Join us in complementing the professional work of teachers and contributing to the development of students in diverse educational settings.

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 .