A combined Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant post at Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. The work supports teaching and learning in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, and includes covering planning, preparation and assessment time and short-notice absence across year groups. The post is split into two shifts: a morning TA session and an afternoon HLTA session, Monday to Friday. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Support teaching and learning in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on experience
- Cover PPA and release time for teachers across all year groups
- Manage short-term and last-minute absence cover
- Enhance the interaction, communication and educational needs of all pupils
- Work within the Key Stage team and report regularly to class teachers on pupil progress, achievements and challenges
- Maintain a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Provide high-quality classroom cover
- Model the school's core values and set high expectations for all learners
What’s required
Qualifications
- Recognised HLTA qualification
Experience
- Proven experience as a teaching assistant in a primary school setting
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to build strong, positive relationships across the whole staff team
- Strong organisational skills and a reliable work ethic
- Flexible, adaptable approach to short-notice absence coverCommitment to raising pupil achievement with consistently high expectations
- Effective team working and regular reporting to class teachers
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Commitment to the school's Christian ethos and core values
- Genuine passion for developing children's learning
What’s offered
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- A school that actively promotes staff wellbeing
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
