Job description
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £84 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term
Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for the next step to progress your career? Looking to get into teaching but want to gain experience first? Apply now!
If so, GSL Education seeks a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a forward thinking school in Gateshead.
In the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Working closely with teachers and school leadership, you will take on a diverse range of responsibilities, including delivering lessons, providing targeted support to students, and contributing to the overall development of a positive and inclusive learning environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant or aspiring teacher to take on additional responsibilities and make a significant impact on the educational experience of our students.
Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Delivery: As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will lead and deliver lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher, ensuring the continued progress and engagement of students.
- Support and Differentiation: Provide targeted support to individuals and groups of students, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaboration: As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teachers and school leaders to contribute to the planning and development of curriculum activities.
- Assessment and Reporting: Assist in the assessment of student progress, providing valuable insights and feedback to contribute to ongoing improvement.
- Behavioural Support: As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will implement positive behaviour management strategies, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development, staying informed about best practices and educational innovations.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified as HLTA or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, with a demonstrated ability to lead lessons and support diverse learning needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and parents.
- Initiative, adaptability, and a genuine passion for contributing to the educational success of students.
- Relevant qualifications or training in education or a related field.
- A valid, enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement.
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.
- £100 referral bonus for every successful Teacher or TA recommendation!
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Gateshead!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Saif at sheikh.saif@gsleducation.com for more information.