Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: Scale 5 (Points 9-12)
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only (34 hours 35 minutes per week)
⏰ Hours: 8.10am-3.30pm OR 8.20am-3.40pm (includes a 20-minute paid break and 50-minute unpaid lunch)
Exciting opportunity!
Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs? We are recruiting on behalf of a client for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team at a specialist school in Colchester.
About the Role:
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.
* Cover classes in the teacher’s absence, delivering pre-prepared lesson plans.
* Provide targeted support to students, promoting their academic and personal development.
* Assist with assessing, recording, and reporting on student progress.
* Encourage independence and engagement in learning activities.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you should:
✔ Have experience working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
✔ Be confident in delivering pre-prepared lessons and supporting student learning.
✔ Have strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students.
✔ Be proactive, adaptable, and committed to making a difference in students' lives.
✔ Be willing to support students with personal care and physical needs, when required.
Why Apply?
* Work in a supportive and inclusive environment dedicated to SEN education.
* Opportunity to develop professionally and contribute to student success.
* Play a vital role in helping students achieve their full potential.
Interested?
To apply or learn more, contact Scott Styles at Scott.Styles@teachingpersonnel.com or call 0161 200 8501.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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