Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Caerphilly

Job Description

New Directions are delighted to be working alongside schools in the Caerphilly area, who are seeking Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA’s) for daily/long term cover starting from September 2024.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to take on a higher level of responsibility within a supportive environment to motivate and encourage students to show ambition, maximise their potential and embrace all aspects of school life and to develop a wide-ranging skill set.

We expect you to exhibit a passion for raising student expectations and achievements by performing the requirements below:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons to ensure continuity of Education during Teacher absence.
• Supporting pupils’ learning activities.
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a positive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with Teaching staff and contributing to the planning and preparation of activities.
• Providing feedback to Teachers on pupils’ progress and any issues encountered.
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum.
• Take part in school events and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools

Perks:

• CPD learning opportunities
• Multiple webinars/seminars during half term – Including, Team Teach, Incidental Welsh, British Sign Language, Assessment for Learning, Mindfulness and Wellbeing plus many more
• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Recommend-a-friend scheme

Benefits:

We are one of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement and are fully compliant with the Agency Workers Regulation. We are also the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales and have a highly respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry.

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.