Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA

Are you an experienced and passionate HLTA who wants to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and knowledge to support teachers and students in a vibrant and friendly primary school? If so, Hays have an exciting temp to perm opportunity for you at a lovely Pontefract Primary School.

This school is a proud member of a well-established and supportive Multi-Academy Trust. The school is a two-form entry primary school with more than 400 pupils aged 3-11. The team at this primary school foster a strong ethos of inclusion and encourage all of their children to be confident and independent learners, caring for themselves as well as others around them. They set themselves high standards of respect, resilience and achievement.

As a HLTA, you will work under the direction of a teacher to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities with individual pupils, groups and whole classes. In a typical working week, you would cover PPA, Leadership Time and times when staff may be needed to join safeguarding/SEND meetings. You will also assess, record and report on pupils' progress and development. You will have the opportunity to develop your own areas of interest and expertise within the curriculum and to share good practice with your colleagues. You will also provide pastoral support and guidance to pupils and their families.

This role would suit a person who enjoys working predominantly in Y1, Y2, Y3 and would be ideal for an ECT looking to build experience in a supportive environment with room to progress.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• A recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent
• Experience of working with primary aged children in a school setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive and flexible attitude
• A commitment to continuous professional development
• A passion for education and a desire to help children achieve their full potential

In return, the school can offer you:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team
• A caring and inclusive school community
• A commitment to your professional growth and wellbeing
• Access to the benefits and opportunities of the Trust

At Hays Education we offer a comprehensive and bespoke approach to recruitment and are highly experienced in placing Primary Education Staff into temporary and permanent roles. We offer you guidance and support in finding your next role as you will have a dedicated Primary Consultant who works with numerous schools and Trusts across the Wakefield and Kirklees area.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. If you know someone who has the skillset for this job, we offer £250 in vouchers for successful referrals, contact me to learn more.
*Refer a friend and receive £250 worth of high street vouchers. Do you know of an individual who applied unsuccessfully for a permanent/long-term teaching job who you believe would be suitable for full-time job roles? Or that is currently working for another agency that may be interested in discussing the positions further? In return for every Primary Teacher you recommend to Hays, who then goes on to work in a teaching job for us, we will give you £250 of high street vouchers.

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