Learning Support Learning support staff work with teachers in the classroom, helping pupils progress with their learning. Teaching Assistants (TAs) Teaching assistants work alongside teachers in the classroom, helping pupils with their learning on an individual or group basis. Some specialise in areas such as literacy, numeracy, special educational needs, music, English as an additional language, and the creative arts. Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) HLTAs are experienced teaching assistants who plan and deliver learning activities under the direction of a teacher and assess, record and report on pupils’ progress. They may also manage other classroom-based staff or may supervise a class in a teacher's absence. Nursery Nurses Nursery nurses work in co-operation with a teacher, looking after the social and educational development of children. Their work involves planning and supervising activities and keeping parents up-to-date with their child's progress. Cover Supervisors Cover supervisors are suitably-trained school staff who supervise pupils when teaching staff are absent. Web Links Early Years Nursery Nurse Early Years Assistant Foundation Stage Assistant nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.skillsforschools.org.uk Teaching Assistant/Bilingual Support Teaching Assistant Classroom Assistant Learning Support Assistant Bilingual Support Assistant Higher Level Teaching Assistant nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.skillsforschools.org.uk Special Needs Special Needs Assistant Learning Support Assistant Teaching Assistant (Special Needs) nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Cover Supervisor Cover Assistant Cover Supervisor Cover Manager www.skillsforschools.org.uk Sports Coach nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.playwork.co.uk Support Staff Careers Incentives Learning Support Pupil Support Admin Staff Specialist And Technical Staff Site Staff Child Care Further Info School Calendar Find a Job Why Essex Become a Teacher Support Staff Accommodation Home Login My Account Help & Support Contacts Home Find a Job Search for Jobs Browse for Jobs Job RSS Feeds Job Scene Register your Details Teacher Pay Scales Support Staff Pay Scales Advertise a Job Why Essex What's Great About Essex Location Essex Schools System Schools In Essex Become a Teacher My Career Routes Into Teaching Funding For Teacher Training Becoming an NQT Professional Associations Useful Contacts Support Staff Incentives Learning Support Pupil Support Admin Staff Specialist/Technical Staff Site Staff Child Care Further Info Accommodation Rental Property Search Landlord Registration Help to Buy Resettlement Relocation Funding Leadership Help and Support Online Helpdesk FAQs Useful Contacts Useful Links Contact Us Essex County Council - Copyright 2015 Made by Evolution Internet Ltd Sitemap Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookies