We're working with welcoming schools across Sunderland and the surrounding areas who are preparing for the new academic year and looking to welcome experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to their teams.
These schools are committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring every pupil receives the support they need to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to create positive and inclusive learning environments where children can thrive both academically and personally.
We're looking for confident and proactive HLTAs who are passionate about supporting pupils and contributing to outstanding classroom practice.
What you'll be doing
- Delivering planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
- Supporting teaching and learning across a range of year groups
- Leading small group interventions to raise attainment
- Working closely with teachers to support pupil progress
- Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in learning
- Monitoring and recording pupil progress
What we're looking for
- HLTA qualification or relevant classroom experience
- Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
- A flexible and proactive approach
- Willingness to travel across Sunderland and surrounding areas
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle is beneficial but not essential
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What you can expect from Protocol
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely cares
- Free CPD and online training opportunities
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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