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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a Primary School in Derby to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and motivational Level 3 Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their supportive school team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who is keen to make a real impact on pupils’ learning and progress. The role involves supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school, working with individuals, small groups and whole classes, with responsibility for covering whole classes during short periods of teacher absence.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support teachers in delivering engaging, high-quality lessons in line with the school curriculum

Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning, accelerate progress and meet specific needs

Confidently deliver whole-class teaching during short-term teacher absence, ensuring continuity of learning

Assist with the planning, preparation, delivery and review of learning activities in line with best practice and national guidance

Take responsibility for planning and delivering specified packages of work, including lesson planning, assessment and reporting where required

Contribute to the development of high-quality learning resources

Support the smooth day-to-day running of the classroom and promote a positive learning environment

Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Has previous experience working in a primary school setting

Is confident leading whole-class learning when required

Is enthusiastic, proactive and motivated

Has strong communication skills and works well as part of a team

Is passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential

Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?

Access to ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

Opportunities for professional development and training

Competitive daily rates and flexible working opportunities

Potential for long-term or permanent placement

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please apply through Teaching Personnel, where a consultant will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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