Higher Level Teaching Assistant in London

London Full-Time On-site

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Harris Academy Tottenham is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for its primary phase, a post that works alongside teachers. The work centres on planning and delivering learning for individuals, groups or short-term whole classes, and assessing and reporting on pupils' progress. The post stands out for its lead role in meeting the needs of children with barriers to learning, and for managing and training other teaching assistants. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups or short-term whole classes, under agreed supervision
Monitor children and assess, record and report on their achievement, progress and development
Manage and develop teaching within the academy, including allocating and monitoring the work of other teaching assistants
Appraise and train other teaching assistants
Take a lead role in addressing the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
Support children, teachers and the academy to raise achievement for all, including SEN, EAL, more able and underachieving groups
Encourage children to become independent learners
Support children's welfare and their inclusion in all aspects of academy life
Complement the professional work of teachers

What's required

Qualifications

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

At least two years' school-based experience as a teaching assistant, or equivalent
Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs

Skills & knowledge