HLTA / Teaching Assistant

Ackton Pasture Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and

experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Teaching Assistant to

enhance our academic team. The successful candidate will be a proactive and

dedicated professional who can provide a high level of support, both to students and

teaching staff. A key part of this role will be the independent planning and delivery of

targeted interventions and small-group sessions, focusing on core curriculum areas to

support student progress. You will also be responsible for covering classes in the

absence of the teacher, managing classroom dynamics, and ensuring continuity of

learning. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in adapting learning materials and

contributing to student assessments to help drive positive educational outcomes for all.

Job Purpose Summary

● To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed

learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning,

preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole

classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils'

achievement, progress and development.

● Responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school

and/or management of other Teaching Assistants including allocation and monitoring of

work, appraisal and training.

● To uphold and promote the Academy's child protection and safeguarding policies and

procedures and ensure they are adhered to by all staff.

● To promote the safety and wellbeing of students.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

● To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed

learning activities. These activities can be for individuals/groups of whole classes on a

short-term basis.

● To manage and develop a specialist area within the school and or the management of

other teaching assistants.

The postholder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities within the spirit of Trust and

school policies, within the framework of the Education Act 2002 with particular regard to the

regulations made under Section 133 and the statutory responsibilities of the governing bodies

of schools.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Support for the Teacher

● Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources.

● Within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning

objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate.

● Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of

assessment and monitoring strategies against predetermined learning objectives.

● Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil

achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate

evidence.

● Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing

evidence of range and level of progress and attainment.

● Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour

constructively, promoting self-control and independence.

● Supporting the role of parents in pupils' learning and contribute to/lead meetings with

parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement, etc.

● Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests.

● Production of lesson plans, worksheet, plans, etc.

Support for the Curriculum

● Deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed system of supervision, adjusting

activities according to pupil responses/needs.

● Deliver local and national learning strategies, e.g., literacy, numeracy, KS3, early

years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to

support the development of pupils' skills.

● Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils' competence and

independence in its use.

● Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of

pupils' interest and language and cultural backgrounds.

● Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment.

Support for the School

● Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to

child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection,

reporting concerns to an appropriate person.

● Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to

opportunities to learn and develop.

● Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

● Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other

agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and

progress of pupils.

● Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches

to supporting pupils.

● Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead,

advise and support others.

● Deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school.

● Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning

activities, which consolidate and extend work carried out in class.

If you are ready to inspire young minds and make a difference in our community, we invite you to apply today and join us on this rewarding journey

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £19,746.62-£20,586.40 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person