Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Maths

HLTA - Maths Department

37 hours per week, term time only

Required from April 2024: A Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for the Mathematics Department at The Nelson Thomlinson School. The post will involve directed time with pupils and associated planning and assessment. Applicants must hold the HLTA accredited status or QTS.

Suitably experienced candidates will have the opportunity to teach a class for a small number of hours per week.
 

In line with the government’s Pupil Premium initiative, we are seeking an HLTA with a particular focus on helping pupils on Free School Meals.

Key responsibilities of the post

• To fulfil the HLTA standards to support teaching and learning (see https://hlta.org.uk/hlta-standards/ )
• Plan, prepare and deliver specified work to individuals, small groups or, for whole classes, modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the direction and supervision of a teacher.
• Assess, record, monitor and report on pupil development, progress and attainment. 
• Have knowledge of and comply with all school policies and procedures including code of conduct, child protection, health and safety including risk assessments, security, confidentiality and data protection reporting any issues to a nominated person.
• Share information about pupils with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies attending and contributing to meetings, reviews and IEPs and writing reports as appropriate.  

To apply, please complete an application form (by clicking the link above) and submit along with a covering letter to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via email to: admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date:  12:00 midday, 21 February 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and this will be by: Friday 23 February 2024

NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure & Barring Service.