Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Food Technology
Location: Worthing
Salary: £100 per day
Hours: Monday – Friday 37 hours
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about food education and eager to inspire the next generation of culinary talent? Do you have the skills and creativity to support students in their food technology journey? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
We are working with a SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Secondary school who are seeking an enthusiastic Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). You will support the delivery of Food Technology lessons and contribute to the smooth running of the department. Working closely with teachers, you will help students develop their culinary skills, confidence, and creativity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and delivering engaging Food Technology lessons, including practical and theoretical components.
- Lead small group or one-to-one activities to support student learning.
- Prepare and organise resources, ingredients, and equipment for lessons.
- Ensure health and safety standards are met, particularly during practical sessions.
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers.
- Support students with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs.
- Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes creativity and teamwork.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent, with experience in a similar role.
- Have a good understanding of Food Technology and a passion for inspiring students.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Be confident in supporting practical cooking and theoretical lessons.
- Be knowledgeable about food hygiene and safety regulations.
- Be patient, adaptable, and committed to fostering student success.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Must have:
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
- A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one
- Commitment to safeguarding students and young people
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- A fantastic holiday scheme
- Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
- MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
- Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have!
