Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Year 3

Exciting Job Opportunity! Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Chester Hours: Full-time Start Date: As Soon As Possible Duration: Until February 2025 Are you a dedicated and experienced HLTA looking for a fulfilling role in a supportive school setting? We are currently seeking a HLTA to work one-to-one with a pupil in Year 3 at a primary school based in Chester. The successful candidate must have experience with behaviour management and be ready to step up as an HLTA in class when needed. Required Qualifications: - Relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience - Experience working with students with behavioural needs - Ability to support learning across different subjects Job Description: As a HLTA, you will work closely with a Year 3 student, providing individualised support to help them achieve their full potential. You will also be prepared to step into a classroom HLTA role as required, supporting teaching and learning across various subjects and year groups. If you are confident, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, we would love to hear from you! The HLTA role adds further support to those teaching in a classroom environment. The post is more senior than a teaching assistant, and comes with added responsibilities. A HTLA may be required to teach classes on their own at times, or cover planned absences to allow teaching staff to plan and mark. To become a HLTA you must have experience as a teaching assistant. You will also need the support of your school and senior staff. As an HLTA you'll be expected to: Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification or experience Hold relevant qualifications at Level 3 minimum Demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE (A-C) or L2 equivalent Have a minimum of two years' experience in a teaching assistant role Typical duties of a HLTA include: Teaching small groups of students Offering cover supervision in teacher absence Organising classroom activities - planning and setting out resource Providing verbal and written feedback on classroom sessions to teaching staff Promoting the inclusion of all pupils in a learning environment Working with teaching staff to evaluate pupils' learning progress Contributing to observation and assessment in classroom environments Benefits of working with New Directions: A dedicated and expert Account Manager Regular and varied supply work Competitive rates of pay Potential long-term roles Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR) A network of branches across the UK One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales Recommend-a-friend scheme Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.