Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Risedale School, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Pay Grade F (Point 9-13)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role:
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting teaching and learningacross the school. You plan and deliver engaging activities, provide targeted support to pupils, andcontribute to the overall positive ethos of our school. This is an excellent opportunity to further developyour skills and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.
Key Responsibilities:
● Planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities for individuals, small groups, andoccasionally whole classes.
● Providing targeted support to pupils with varying needs, including those with Special Educational
Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those who are high-achieving.
● Implementing agreed learning programmes and adapting activities to meet individual pupil needs.
● Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers, and contributing torecord-keeping.
● Leading small group interventions to address specific learning gaps.
● Covering classes for short periods in the absence of the teacher (in accordance with HLTAstandards).
● Contributing to the development of a positive and inclusive learning environment.
● Supervising pupils during break times and other non-teaching periods.
● Liaising effectively with parents, carers, and other professionals as required.
● Contributing to the wider life of the school.
What We Are Looking For:
- HLTA qualification (or working towards it).
- Significant experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or secondary school setting.
- A strong understanding of child development and effective teaching and learning strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
A commitment to inclusion and the wellbeing of all pupils.
- A positive and proactive attitude.
What the school offers its staff
The school offers all employees bespoke training and support; a highly cohesive and supportive staff team; outstanding CPD including up to date individualised action research; the opportunity to develop skills and interest through extra-curricular clubs and a chance to join Risedale at a very important point in the school's development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@risedale.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Risedale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 564 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Risedale School website
- Email address
- jobs@risedale.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01748 833501
Risedale School is a smaller than the average-sized secondary school and currently has over 580 pupils aged 11-16 years. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 52%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Arranging a visit to Risedale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@risedale.org.uk.
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