Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Thetford, Norfolk

Start Date: September 2024

Type: Full-time

Are you a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in the lives of students with complex needs? Do you have experience working with individuals who require additional support in an educational setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Step Teachers are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Thetford, Norfolk. This is a full-time temporary role to start in September 2024.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Role:

• Providing one-on-one or small group assistance to students during classroom activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Adapting and modifying instructional materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Monitoring and documenting student progress and providing feedback to the teaching team.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters independence, social interaction, and emotional growth.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Requirements:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in special education settings, preferably at Reception Level.
• A strong understanding of various disabilities including learning difficulties and the ability to adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude when faced with challenges.
• Relevant certifications or training in special education or related fields are highly desirable.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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