Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Swaffham

Swaffham Meadow Primary School (formerly known as Sacred Heart Primary School) is a welcoming and inclusive community where every child is nurtured to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Located in the heart of Swaffham, our school serves families from the local area and beyond, fostering a strong sense of belonging, respect and partnership. We are committed to providing a high-quality, engaging curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. We strive to enable all pupils to achieve their full potential through excellent teaching, high expectations and a supportive, caring environment. Our core values underpin all aspects of school life. We encourage pupils to develop a strong sense of compassion, integrity and responsibility, preparing them to contribute positively to society. Opportunities for reflection and personal development are central to our approach, helping children to build confidence and resilience. We value strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community, recognising that collaboration is key to children’s success. Staff at Swaffham Meadow are dedicated, reflective professionals who work together to ensure every child feels safe, valued and inspired. Joining Swaffham Meadow Primary School means becoming part of a committed team that is passionate about making a difference and supporting children to flourish both now and in the future.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). The HLTA will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities and monitoring / assessing individuals / groups / whole classes.

General Responsibilities

• The HLTA is responsible under the instruction and guidance of teaching or other senior staff and within the overall ethos of the school, undertake the teaching of some lessons to a class of pupils.

Specific Responsibilities

• Teach classes, under the specific guidance of the class teacher.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
• Assist with the planning of learning activities.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed and provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, and problems.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use, including supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and developing pupils’ competence in its use.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

To Apply

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