Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Bridge Academy Trust; Chipping Ongar; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning across the primary setting. The HLTA will cover teacher release time, deliver learning activities from plans, and work with a supportive team of pupils and staff.

The role requires DBS clearance and satisfactory references; it is term-time only with a permanent contract, 27.5 hours weekly, 8:30–15:00 with a 1-hour break, at Chipping Ongar Primary School.

Qualifications

• HLTA role requirements not explicitly listed as qualifications in the text.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning activities for whole classes from plans provided by teaching staff.
• Cover teacher's statutory release time across the primary setting.
• Work with pupils and support staff in a friendly, dedicated team.

Job description

SalaryScale 6, Point 12 – 17 with FringeActual Salary £18,423 - £19,929 per annum (25/26 rates)

Contract27.5 Hours per week, 8:30 – 3:00 Monday – Friday (1 hour break)Term Time onlyPermanent

Contract27.5 Hours per week, 8:30 – 3:00 Monday – Friday (1 hour break)Term Time onlyPermanent

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is passionate about pupils’ learning, enjoys being with children, has a positive attitude, and can work as part of a friendly and dedicated team as part of our new SLD provision and across our mainstream setting.

The HLTA’s role is to work across the primary setting to cover teacher’s statutory release time. This will involve delivering learning activities for whole classes working from plans provided by the teaching staff. A broad and balanced curriculum will be expected to be covered alongside working with a wonderful team of pupils and support staff.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email or telephone:

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.

Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

About Chipping Ongar Primary School

Join our talented, supportive and highly motivated team. Staff are very friendly, and workload is always considered. Easily accessed from Brentwood, Chelmsford, Harlow and beyond, Chipping Ongar Primary School is a recently refurbished 1-form entry primary school situated in lush grounds and surrounded by a wide range of wildlife. Our school values are centred entirely around the child, and we pride ourselves on being a positive and respectful environment for children to develop and grow. We have the space and capacity to expertly provide both a safe and stimulating educational experience for all. We have developed a strong, inclusive and inspirational curriculum which is well planned and resourced and where new ideas are welcome.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy