Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA

Job Title: Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Chorley
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a long-term agency role at a High School in Chorley. In this role, you will provide high-quality support across a range of subjects and year groups, helping to deliver engaging lessons and ensuring that students, including those with special educational needs (SEN), are able to thrive in the classroom. As an HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting the teaching staff and ensuring the smooth running of daily classroom activities.

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide advanced support to teachers in planning, delivering, and evaluating lessons.
* Lead small group sessions or provide one-on-one support to students, particularly those with SEN or additional learning needs.
* Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and implementing strategies for improvement.
* Assist in the development and delivery of targeted interventions for students who need extra support.
* Support classroom management, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
* Work closely with teachers to develop and adapt teaching resources and materials.
* Promote a positive approach to learning and behaviour management across the school.
* Provide guidance to other teaching assistants or support staff as required.

Ideal Candidate:
* Level 4HLTA qualification is essential.
* Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant, with a particular focus on supporting secondary school students.
* Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and a range of teaching methods.
* Experience supporting students with SEN is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach to supporting diverse students' needs.
* Commitment to promoting inclusion and a positive, supportive learning environment.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a significant difference in students' academic and personal development, we would love to hear from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'