Higher Level Teaching Assistant
8 days ago
Plymouth
Job Purpose To support teaching and learning across the school by working collaboratively with teachers to plan, deliver, and assess learning activities. The HLTA will lead whole-class sessions when required, provide targeted interventions, and contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils. Key Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Support • Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities for individuals, small groups, and whole classes under the direction of a teacher., • Take responsibility for whole-class teaching during short-term teacher absence or PPA cover., • Monitor, assess, record, and report on pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers., • Adapt learning materials and strategies to meet the needs of pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, or additional needs., • Contribute to lesson planning and curriculum development., • Deliver targeted intervention programmes to support pupil attainment and progress., • Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment., • Support pupils' social, emotional, and mental wellbeing., • Work closely with teaching staff, SENCO, and other professionals., • Contribute to staff meetings, training, and professional development., • Prepare classroom resources and maintain learning environments., • Assist with record-keeping, assessments, and reports., • HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience., • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above., • Proven experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting., • Strong understanding of the primary/secondary curriculum (adapt as needed)., • Ability to manage a classroom and deliver lessons confidently., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Experience delivering intervention programmes., • Knowledge of SEND and inclusive teaching strategies., • First Aid qualification.