Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Role Purpose and

Responsibilities

To establish and maintain calm, positive behaviour so that every pupil can learn, with any class from Nursery to Year 6. To deliver lessons planned by the class teacher to whole classes, groups and individuals, including PPA cover and short-term absence cover; to mark work from lessons covered; and to deliver interventions. To ensure their safety and welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life. Any duties as may be reasonably directed by the Headteacher and the accountabilities expected of support staff at Osmani.

Requirements

If you can say ‘YES’ to all the questions below, then THIS ROLE could be for you.

Are you:

Somebody who holds HLTA status, or is working towards it with a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience of supporting whole class learning. Somebody who can establish calm, positive behaviour with whole classes of any age, applying the school’s behaviour policy consistently, fairly and firmly. Somebody with secure knowledge across the primary curriculum who can confidently deliver lessons planned by the class teacher, lead whole classes independently and cover teacher absences Somebody who can direct the work of Learning Support Assistants in the classroom Somebody who is ICT proficient (able to use Word and Publisher programmes) Somebody who is flexible, hardworking and passionate about their work Somebody who is able to work as part of a team. Resilient, flexible and adaptable Somebody who enjoys working with children and has some experience of working with children with Special Education Needs