Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - 30 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm)

Required as soon as possible

Band 3 Point 17-21

At Great Dunmow Primary School, the Governors are looking to employ a highly motivated and dedicated classroom practitioner with excellent organisational skills and a good rapport with children to be a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Your role will include delivering lessons that are planned by and with the Class Teacher, supporting Teachers and working with groups of children. We are a friendly, happy and caring school and are looking for a candidate who will contribute to our very effective learning environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

¨ Been educated to GCSE level in English and Maths and if possible a relevant HLTA training qualification

¨ A caring and sensitive approach

¨ A patient and positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour

¨ Good communication skills, patience and being motivated to encourage pupils to achieve to the best of their ability

¨ A commitment to raising standards

You will be expected to:

¨ Take some responsibility for the progress of identified pupils

¨ Undertake training as required

¨ Keep up to date with changes and developments in education relevant to the role

¨ Work in collaboration with other colleagues

We are a two form entry school with a strong ethos to the community. Visits are welcome and warmly encouraged; please telephone Mrs Mandy Mills, Office/Finance Manager and PA to the Headteacher to book an appointment or for an application pack or apply on line at:- www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

Great Dunmow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.