Teaching Assistants Wanted

HLTA - Permanent Position

Reading -JANUARY 2025

Are you experienced in supporting students with additional needs? Are you looking for a role with more seniority or responsibility?

• Full Time, Permanent contract
• Based in Reading
• 25,000 - 27,000 salary per annum
• 8:30 - 3:30
• Previous TA experience in any setting required

We are looking to welcome a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to the Reading team in the beginning of January to join our support staff community. We provide education to students with additional needs, aged 5-19 years old.

The HLTA will be responsible for supporting the Class teacher with day-to-day elements. The HLTA will have the added responsibility of leading classes and delivering tailored learning material. The main duties of the role will include:

• Implementing student safeguarding and welfare policies
• Assessing, reporting and giving feedback regarding students' needs and progress
• Monitor pupils conduct and behaviour throughout the school day
• Collaborate with SLT to ensure high quality personal care of the students
• Promote and encourage independence and personal development
• Work with students on a 1:1 and group basis on education programmes
• Cooperate with colleagues, professionals and parents with education plans

This role would be well suited to anyone currently working within a school that is looking to progress in their career. The HLTA position bring the extra responsibility of:

• Delivering teaching material in the absence of the Class Teacher
• Understand and assist the Class teacher's curriculum and enrichment to plan, prepare and implement different activities
• Collaborate with SENCO to tailor students' education to their individual needs
• Mentor and provide role model guidance to new staff and less experienced TAs
• Opportunities for professional development and career appraisals

If you are interested in the HLTA role, APPLY TODAY!