Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Kilnwood Vale Primary School

Colgate

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working

Job summary

Kilnwood Vale Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. The role involves delivering planned lessons, supporting pupils with a range of needs, and helping to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Working with the Headteacher and colleagues within GLF Schools, you will have access to professional development opportunities and a collaborative network.

Qualifications

HLTA qualification required.
Experience delivering lessons to whole classes.
Strong organisational skills and record-keeping.
Excellent communication with colleagues, pupils and parents.
Commitment to safeguarding and high professional standards.

Responsibilities

Lead planned lessons when required.
Provide targeted support to pupils with a range of needs.
Deliver high-quality learning experiences.
Collaborate with Headteacher and teaching staff.
Contribute to classroom planning and resources.

Skills

HLTA qualification

GCSE English and Maths

Deliver lessons to whole classes

Adapt learning strategies

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above

Job description

Kilnwood Vale Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a permanent basis. If you're passionate about helping children thrive and ready to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a vibrant and inclusive school community where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve their very best.

Working closely with the Headteacher and teaching staff, you'll help deliver high-quality learning experiences, lead planned lessons when required, and provide targeted support to pupils with a range of needs. You'll be someone who can inspire confidence, nurture potential and create a positive learning environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed.

At Kilnwood Vale Primary, you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to excellence in education. As part of GLF Schools, you'll also benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, access to a wide network of expertise, and the chance to grow your career within one of the country's most successful multi-academy trusts.

What we are looking for

Hold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and an HLTA qualification.
Have experience in supporting and delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning
Be skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.
Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.
Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.
Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding. Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.

About Kilnwood Vale School

Our School sits within a established cluster ofschools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Kilnwood Vale PrimarySchool, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate PrimarySchool, Forge Wood Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords PrimarySchool, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise andexperience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
Foundedupon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across thesouth of England
Wework as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own uniqueidentity
Committedto ensuring all children and young people receive the best possibleeducation

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish