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Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Swindon
Salary: £21,874 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Term-time only
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children and young people? I am currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our primary phase team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting students learning and development while working in partnership with class teachers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide cover for teacher absences as required.
- Support teaching and learning under the guidance of class teachers.
- Assist in the management and organisation of the classroom and pupils.
- Run small group interventions aimed at closing learning gaps or supporting SEND/SEMH needs.
- Help create and maintain a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
- Ensure all pupils are included and have equal access to learning opportunities.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Encourage positive behaviour in line with the academys policies.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, resolving minor issues independently.
What they're Looking For:
The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with both students and staff. You should be able to convey authority, act decisively, and manage situations fairly and consistently.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- A Level or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above)
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Sound judgement, particularly when dealing with confidential information
- IT proficiency and willingness to learn new systems
- Experience working with young people is desirable, as is an understanding of how students learn or teaching experience
Why Join?
You will be joining a supportive and friendly team committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning. We believe in setting high expectations for both students and staff, and we invest in continuous professional development (CPD) for all our team members.
They also have a strong track record of success, consistently achieving top results in GCSE progress and maintaining its status as a 'Good' school as recognised by Ofsted in 2022. They are proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities in a beautiful part of Wiltshire, with easy commuting options from Bristol, Bath, and Oxford.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a thriving educational community, wed love to hear from you!
