Main Duties of the Role

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at our primary school, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of our students. Your main responsibilities will include covering classes in the absence of teachers, ensuring that the learning continues seamlessly. You will also provide valuable support to teachers in planning and delivering lessons, as well as assisting with the assessment and progress tracking of students. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with small groups and individual students, providing targeted intervention and support where needed. As an HLTA, you will be a key member of our team, contributing to the overall success and well-being of our school community.

Support for Pupils

• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.

• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction.

• Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

• Promote self-esteem and independence.

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.

Support for the Teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.

• In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies such as individual and small group interventions to support pupils in achieving learning targets.

• Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format.

• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.

• Administer routine primary tests.

• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.

• Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers.

Support for the Curriculum

• Undertake as required structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles.

• Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher.

• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).

• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

• Attend relevant meetings as required.

• Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school e.g. PTA events such as fairs and discos.

• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

• To encourage an active partnership between children/parents/school by working

creatively and positively with parents to achieve maximum

involvement in their child’s education.

• To encourage parents to understand the importance of their role in their child’s

education.

• To make home visits as and when required.

The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

This job description is intended to clarify the main duties and responsibilities of the post, but it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the tasks undertaken by the post. The jobholder will be expected to carry out such professional tasks as are commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the post.