Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Swindon, Wiltshire
LONG-TERM TEACHERS LIMITED

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Full time

• Based in SN1

• Permanent position

Are you an experienced HLTA, or an experienced teaching assistant, with a successful career working with children? Are you looking for a new role to utilise your skills and experience? This could be an amazing opportunity for you!

This lovely primary school based in Swindonfollows Christian values, it is a nurturing happy environment, where students can learn in a safe space. The headteacher is looking for a patient, kind individual who can put the students well being at the heart of all they do and work together as a team to manage challenging situations.

Your main duties will include covering lessons, there may be some planning involved within the role, so it is essential you have a strong knowledge of primary UK curriculum. Some students may have a special educational need, so it is desirable that you have experienced working with students with additional needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good general level of education, including Maths and English GCSE grade C/5 or above, or further relevant experience in the absence of formal qualifications

• Have NVQ level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

• Have experience of working within the primary curriculum

• Be confident with teaching both groups of children and a whole class, in the absence of a teacher

• Have high expectations of all pupils’ achievements and behaviour, and a commitment to raising standards

• Have the drive and motivation to create inspiring learning environments and engaging resources

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team, being able to communicate effectively with colleagues and external agencies

• Be organised and able to show initiative, reflecting on their own practice

• Be motivated, with a good sense of humour and an eagerness to learn and develop professionally

The role will be working full time, Monday to Friday, term time only, between the hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm. Commencing in January 2024, there will be an opportunity to visit the school for interview and trial days to get a better understanding of the role and environment.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as additional roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud to have the highest standard of compliance in achieving the REC audited status. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition to the above we also offer:

Guaranteed Pay Plans

Agency Worker Regulations

Interview preparation advice and support

Support and councelling through a confidential helpline

24/7 access to a UK GP, including consultations and prescription delivery

Discounts and offers worth hundreds of pounds

Childcare voucher scheme

Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay.