High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Position: High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Barking

Start Date: September 2024

About the role

A Primary School in Barking is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and inclusive learning community. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the educational development of our pupils and support our committed teaching staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, strong organizational skills, and a proven track record of assisting in a primary school setting.

About the school

Located in the heart of Barking, our school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive community, where respect, resilience, and responsibility are core values. Our dedicated team of educators works collaboratively to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires a love of learning and prepares our pupils for future success.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) you will:

• Plan and deliver lessons under the guidance of a teacher
• Support the teacher in creating a stimulating and engaging learning environment
• Use teaching strategies to support students' learning and progression
• Conduct targeted intervention sessions to support pupils with specific learning needs

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Qualification

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].