Higher Level Learning Support Assistant

John Perry Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

John Perry Primary School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive team. The role involves leading learning across the school, covering PPA and leadership time, and delivering high-quality experiences to support pupil progress and attainment.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff to promote inclusion, build strong relationships with pupils, and contribute to a safe, engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Holds HLLSA status or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a primary school setting.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• High expectations of all pupils and ambition to raise attainment.
• Excellent communication with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning to whole classes or groups, including PPA/leadership release time.
• Assess and record pupil progress and deliver targeted interventions.
• Promote inclusive practice so all pupils access the curriculum.
• Prepare resources and use ICT effectively in learning.
• Build positive relationships to foster independence, confidence and engagement.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor progress and raise attainment.
• Provide constructive feedback to support pupil development.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment in line with safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with colleagues, parents and external agencies.
• Undertake wider school duties including supervision, first aid, and educational visits.

Skills

HLLSA status

Primary school exp

Inclusive practice

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the role:

Weare seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Higher Level LearningSupport Assistant (HLLSA) to join our committed and supportive team. This is anexcellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a vibrant primaryschool community.

Thesuccessful candidate will lead learning across the school, including coveringteachers’ PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment), ECT and leadership time.You will deliver high-quality learning experiences, support pupil progress andcontribute to raising attainment for all pupils.

Key Responsibilitiesand Duties

• Deliver high-quality learning to whole classes orgroups, including covering PPA, ECT and leadership release time


• Assess and record pupil progress, including deliveringtargeted interventions


• Promote inclusive practice, ensuring all pupils canaccess and achieve within the curriculum


• Prepare resources and support the effective use of ICTin learning


• Build positive relationships with pupils, fosteringindependence, confidence and engagement


• Work collaboratively with staff to monitor progressand raise attainment


• Provide constructive feedback to support pupildevelopment


• Contribute to a safe, stimulating and well-managedlearning environment


• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils inline with statutory requirements


• Maintain accurate records and liaise effectively withcolleagues, parents and external agencies


• Undertake wider school duties, including supervision,first aid, extracurricular activities and educational visits

About You

We are looking forsomeone who:

• Holds HLLSA status (or equivalent experience)


• Has proven experience working within a primary schoolsetting


• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion andpupil wellbeing


• Has high expectations of all pupils and a passion forraising achievement


• Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonalskills


• Can build positive relationships and act as a rolemodel for pupils


• Is proactive, flexible, and committed to contributingto the wider life of the school