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HLTA

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Silver End Academy · Witham · Essex

Job description

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic person, who believes in our core values and specific ethos to add value to our experienced and excellent team of Higher-Level Teaching Assistants.

This is initially a fixed term position for 1 Academic year.

The successful candidate will be someone with experience of working, understanding and supporting children within an educational setting, demonstrate good teaching and learning skills, a commitment to team and collaborative working and able to display an innovative approach to education. They should thrive when working with children and have excellent communication skills.

It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:

  • A-C GCSE (or equivalent) grades in both Math’s and English
  • NVQ Level 3 in learning support/early years or equivalent qualification/experience
  • Enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels.
  • Experience within the Primary phase
  • A strong, confident individual who can take control of a classroom.
  • Able to engage well with pupils.
  • Able to work under your own initiative.
  • Smartly presented and with excellent time management skills.

About this school

Silver End Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
370
Avg teacher salary
£43,247
Pupil:teacher ratio
31.9:1
Academy trust
INSPIRES MAT

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Witham, Essex, CM8 3RZ