Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Our Values

We are a large, friendly and very successful three form entry school in the south of the city and are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our happy staff team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated HLTA who is committed to providing children with excellent and exciting learning opportunities. The role will be based full time in a year group with some PPA or emergency teaching cover across the school. We are looking for a creative, organised and caring individual who can be flexible and work as part of a large team.

About the team we are recruiting to

We will offer you:

An excellent and well-resourced learning environment;
The opportunity to work within a team of supportive professionals;
A wide range of CPD opportunities.

What is the job role?

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake appropriate planning and preparation of lessons for groups and whole classes
Deliver agreed lessons and learning experiences to individuals, groups and whole classes as required
Report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils to the responsible teacher as appropriate

See job description for full details

Who are we looking for?

Requirements:

Good Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ 2 or GCSE (A-C grades) in English and Maths;
Good verbal and written communication skills including the use of ICT;
Commitment to ongoing professional development;
Ability to work effectively with and form supportive relationships with pupils;
Ability to liaise with teaching staff and provide feedback on pupil performance in lessons;
Ability to network with parents and a wide range of support services.

See person specification for full details

Application

Please give a personal statement in support of your application, with clear demonstration of how you meet the person specification. You can use experience/knowledge/skills and abilities gained through paid, unpaid or voluntary work etc to demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

(No more than two sides of A4 please).

Interview date: W/C 15^th April 2024

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council