At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary classes and deliver lessons in the teacher's absence.
- Company: Community-focused primary school in Walton on Thames.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, flexible hours, and professional support.
- Other info: Friendly atmosphere with a collaborative team and easy access to transport.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable teaching experience.
- Qualifications: Experience as a teaching assistant or HLTA with strong classroom management skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Walton on Thames, Surrey
Salary: £118 to £128 per day
Contract: Long-term, flexible
Start: ASAP
About the role
We're recruiting an experienced HLTA or senior teaching assistant for class cover work at a community primary school in Walton on Thames. You'll provide classroom support and cover classes in the absence of the teacher, working from planned lessons and contributing to the school's day-to-day primary teaching provision.
Your role as an HLTA providing class coverage will include:
- Covering primary classes in the teacher's absence using planned lessons
- Delivering classroom teaching and learning support
- Behaviour management and classroom organisation
- Supporting pupils across different year groups and key stages
- Following teacher planning and school policies
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Contributing to the primary school's provision
You'll work flexibly across the school, providing classroom support and class coverage as needed. The work is varied across different year groups and phases of primary education.
About you
You're an experienced teaching assistant or HLTA with proven classroom experience and the confidence to cover classes independently. You might be an established HLTA, a senior teaching assistant with class coverage experience, or an experienced support worker ready to step into teaching assistant class coverage work. You bring:
- Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills
- Experience supporting primary pupils
- Reliability and professional communication
- Confidence working flexibly across different classes and year groups
- Genuine commitment to pupil progress
About the school
The primary school is located in Walton on Thames town centre, making it easily accessible by public transport. There's free on-street parking for staff. The school has lovely grounds and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. It's a community school where staff genuinely value collaboration and support.
What we offer
- Long-term flexible placement with a primary school in Walton on Thames
- Competitive daily rates for teaching assistant class coverage
- Reliable, prompt payment
- Professional support and integration
- Friendly, collaborative school environment
- Easy location and parking
Ethos Education is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding verification.
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