Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Caerphilly

Are you a qualified Level 4, Level 5 or HLTA qualified and looking for work in the Caerphilly area? Are you looking to gain experience in a variety of schools covering Progression Steps 1, 2 and 3? Then New Directions can help.

Here at New Directions, we are fully committed in supporting you, your career and your future goals offering a wide range of experiences and training so you can take the next step in to success. We support schools with their staffing needs, from short-term day to day cover to long-term cover such a sickness and maternity.

Being a supply HLTA can be very rewarding and offers flexibility to suit your own personal life. We provide HLTA’s and opportunity network in schools local to them, have the autonomy to pick the days you work and your dedicated account manager will pro-actively find you work in schools that suit your ethos.

We are dedicated to supporting the education community and are proud of our relationships with our clients and candidates. The ideal candidate will be reliable, adaptable and dedicated to inspiring children to foster a love of learning.

New Directions is committed to your professional development and offer a variety of training courses which are accredited and a certified. We offer essential on-site training such as Team Teach, Personal Safety Behaviour Management, First Aid, British Sign Language and more

If you would like more information on registering for work or would like to discuss current opportunities, please get in touch with the primary team today.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Cover classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Support teachers in planning, preparing and assessing learning activities.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND.
• Promote positive behaviour and create an inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or has equivalent relevant experience and qualifications.
• Has experience working with children and young people in an educational setting.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates confidence in leading whole-class learning.
• Has a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Can motivate, inspire and engage pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a team and uses their own initiative.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.