Full-Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: North Chesterfield (working across two schools, 10 minutes apart)
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team, working across two friendly and supportive schools located in a North Chesterfield suburb. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience teaching across Year 1 to Year 6 in a variety of subjects.
This role would be ideal for:
- A qualified teacher looking to step back from leading a class.
- An Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking to gain further experience teaching across multiple year groups before undertaking their induction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver lessons across Year 1 to Year 6, covering a range of subjects in the absence of class teachers.
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of different classes and year groups.
- Work closely with the teaching staff to support learning and maintain continuity.
- Contribute to the planning and preparation of lessons with ½ day PPA time provided each week.
Essential Requirements:
- HLTA qualification or equivalent, or qualified teacher status.
- Experience working across a range of year groups in a primary school setting.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage pupils of varying ages.
- Ability to work effectively across two school sites.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work within two supportive school environments.
- Permanent position with a school-based advertisement in the near future.
- Half-day PPA time each week.
If you are a qualified HLTA or teacher looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to make a difference across multiple year groups, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV outlining your full career history and experience.
The schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate as well as vetting in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)