Tradewind Recruitment
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Thurrock
Tradewind Recruitment, proudly recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For, is seeking a motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive and forward-thinking school in Thurrock.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the classroom? Do you have the confidence to lead learning, support pupil progress, and inspire young people to achieve their best? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established HLTA or an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in their career. You will work closely with teachers and school leaders to support high-quality learning across the school, delivering interventions, leading lessons when required, and helping pupils reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
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Support teaching and learning across a range of year groups and abilities.
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Lead small-group and one-to-one interventions.
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Assist with assessment, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress.
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Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Hold HLTA status or possess significant experience in a similar role.
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Have a strong understanding of the national curriculum.
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Be confident managing classroom behaviour and leading learning independently.
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Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Be committed to supporting the academic and personal development of every pupil.
What the School Offers:
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A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
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Supportive leadership committed to staff development.
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Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities.
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A positive and inclusive school culture.
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The chance to make a genuine impact on pupils' educational journeys.
Whether you're an experienced HLTA or a skilled Teaching Assistant looking to progress, this could be the perfect next step in your education career.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Thurrock.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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