Trainee HLTA

You will perform a key role in supporting children’s learning in all its aspects. You will be required to work with groups and/or classes and must have a good understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes. You may as part of this role be required to work 1:1 with individual student or lead whole-class activities on occasion.

Improving pupil achievement and progress

• Take responsibility for pupils’ progress and attainment; track pupil progress against individual targets and provide supportive pupil intervention activities where appropriate. Analyse pupil performance, altering provision in the light of resultant data. Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning

• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

Additional Duties

• Regularly undertake break and lunch-time duties

• Lead 1 after school club each term

• Undertake and commit to on-going professional development to work toward Atlas Teaching School HLTA accreditation

• Responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the all through SENCO/Dyslexia teacher  or  class teacher

• Meet deadlines

• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources

• Undertake other duties from time to time as the headteacher requires

• Support the aims and ethos of the Federation

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

• Maintain high professional standards i.e. business dress, punctuality and attendance

• Attend team and staff meetings as required

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals 

• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

• Accompany staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these

• Be prepared to work cross-phase as necessary

And more, please see attached job description.