Role: Primary Teaching Assistant
At St Michael's, we are looking for an experienced HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) who is happy to work across the school from nursery to year 6. As a Catholic school, it is important that the candidate is comfortable leading Catholic prayers and teaching RE (Religious Education) lessons from a Catholic perspective. The role also involves delivering 1:1 support and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) groups, so previous experience in SEND would be ideal. This is a full-time position from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a 4:30 pm finish three days per week. We are looking for someone to start in the last week of November or the first week of December, and the role would continue until the end of the academic year.
About the Role:
- Provide support to teachers in planning and delivering lessons
- Assist with the management of behavior and classroom activities
- Offer 1:1 support to students with additional needs
- Lead Catholic prayers and teach RE lessons from a Catholic perspective
- Collaborate with teachers and other teaching assistants in creating a nurturing learning environment
- Contribute to the overall development and well-being of the students
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a HLTA or Teaching Assistant
- Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and willingness to teach RE from a Catholic perspective
- Experience working with students with SEND and delivering 1:1 support
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability to work across different year groups
Qualifications:
- HLTA qualification or equivalent
- Relevant teaching assistant qualifications
- Safeguarding training
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