Teaching Assistant / HLTAAn excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant / HLTA to support pupils' learning, independence and wellbeing within a positive and inclusive primary education environment.If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you:Learning Support Assistant / LSA, SEN Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Support AssistantSALARY: £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (Actual Salary for Term Time Hours 18,412 per annum) + Benefits LOCATION: Clevedon, North Somerset, South West EnglandTYPE: Part-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 31.7 Hours per Week, Term Time OnlyJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Teaching Assistant / HLTA to join a supportive and collaborative primary school team. This role plays a vital part in helping pupils access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their potential.As a Teaching Assistant / HLTA, you will work closely with teachers and colleagues to deliver engaging learning support, promote inclusion and encourage positive behaviour. You will support children individually, in groups and occasionally whole-class settings.The Teaching Assistant / HLTA role is ideal for someone who is caring, proactive and committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, with a genuine passion for education and child development.DUTIESYour duties as the Teaching Assistant / HLTA include:Supporting Teaching and Learning: Assisting pupils to access the curriculum individually, in groups or as a classPromoting Inclusion: Encouraging participation and supporting pupils with additional needs and disabilitiesBehaviour Management: Applying consistent behaviour support strategies in line with school policiesClassroom Preparation: Organising learning spaces and resources to maintain a safe and stimulating environmentPupil Observation: Monitoring progress and feeding back to teaching staffPersonal Care Support: Assisting pupils with toileting, feeding, mobility and personal care where requiredHealth and Safety: Supporting safeguarding procedures and pupil wellbeing at all timesSupervision Duties: Supporting pupils during lunchtimes, trips and extracurricular activitiesCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALPrevious experience supporting children in an education or learning environmentAbility to provide personal care with dignity, sensitivity and respectStrong communication skills with children, staff and parentsUnderstanding of safeguarding, inclusion and child wellbeingAbility to work collaboratively as part of a teamGood IT skills to support learning activitiesDESIRABLEExperience supporting pupils with SENDKnowledge of behaviour management strategiesFirst Aid qualificationUnderstanding of the primary curriculumBENEFITSFully funded Health Cash Plan with up to £500 per year towards everyday healthcare costsAccess to professional development and training opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative working environmentThis role requires an Enhanced DBS checkAPPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P14362Part-Time, Permanent Teaching / Education Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Clevedon, North Somerset, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD-IN-SPJ