Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Stmarysnewchurch; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Stmarysnewchurch seeks a committed Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a part-time, term-time role at their primary academy. The ideal candidate will support children in literacy and numeracy, work with SEND students, and model strong communication skills in a friendly school environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the academy's growth and its ethos based on Christian values.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing support

Access to employee benefits through Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• High communication skills and positive rapport with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead interventions for small groups in literacy and numeracy.
• Support children with special educational needs.
• Cover management release time across the academy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Commitment to Raising Standards

Ability to Work on Initiative

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

31.25 hours per week, Part Time

Fixed Term

Term Time Only, 44.67 weeks per year

The Headteacher and Governors of St Luke & St Philip's CofE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Higher Learning Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and popular school.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to join our vibrant primary academy as we continue our journey towards outstanding. As a member of the Cidari Academy Trust we work alongside other schools to continue to raise standards whilst preserving a very distinctive Christian ethos.

The successful candidate will be working in class and covering management release time across the academy.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent HLTA, with previous whole class teaching and group work experience essential
• Be able to model excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a good understanding of how children learn and have high expectations for children's learning
• Be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children
• Lead interventions for small groups of children in literacy and numeracy
• Support children with SEND
• Be committed to raising standards
• Be able to liaise closely with teachers, support staff, parents and the wider community
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, positive and approachable – with a good sense of humour!
• Support and develop our aims and ethos built on Christian values

We can offer:

• Term-time hours
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• An inclusive and caring ethos
• Lots of exciting and creative learning opportunities
• Committed and dedicated staff
• Enthusiastic and friendly children and parents
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

The right candidate will have:

• The essential qualifications and experience as detailed in the person specification, including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• Experience of working with children with SEND (preferably a wide range of needs)
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

Please ensure that you refer to the job description as only those applicants with the essential required experience will be considered for shortlisting.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment through the office.

Closing date: Wednesday 25th June at 12pm

Proposed Interview date: Observations - Thursday 26th June 2025, Interviews - Friday 27th June 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.

St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.