Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Philip Southcote School is looking for a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing care to pupils, managing behaviour, and covering lessons in absence of teachers. With a strong commitment to nurturing independent learners, this position offers a part-time, fixed-term contract until August 2026, perfect for those seeking impactful work in education.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension

Condensed school year

Ongoing training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free on-site parking

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding children.
• Ability to support teaching plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cover teaching time in teachers' absence.
• Manage pupil behaviour effectively.
• Support the development and implementation of learning.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil development

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Meadow Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Our Higher Level Teaching Assistants are responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. On occasion leading classes in the absence of teachers in addition to ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare, and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

About Meadow Primary School

Meadow Primary School is a three-form entry primary school with a nursery in Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

At our school, you will find a welcoming and purposeful environment centred on our core purpose and vision: for our children toleave Meadow Primary School as confident, resourceful and respectful individuals who are ready to transition into a successful life at secondary school and beyond. This is a place where everyone is challenged to perform at their best and where there is a commitment to nurturing and growing happy, successful, intellectually curious and determined children and young people with a strong sense of moral and cultural values.

Our curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of our children and focuses on engaging all through Discovery Days and learning sequences that build skills and knowledge so that all children aspire and achieve the best possible outcomes. Our learning environment promotes active learning where children are encouraged to ask questions and become independent learners. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum where PE and the arts are a pivotal element to every week. We are fortunate to be set in extensive grounds and our swimming pool is used 50% of the year.

Details

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract:Part time, fixed term contract until August 2026

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 37 weeks per year (Mon - Fri 8:30am-3:30pm)

Start Date: ASAP

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Condensed school year with a two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Cover of teaching time in the absence of Teachers as required and appropriate, ensuring the effective delivery of lesson plans prepared by the responsible teacher
• Appropriate and effective management of pupil behaviour, in accordance with the school behaviour management policy, in the absence of the responsible teacher
• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• To understand and follow teaching plans in order to support pupil development and to scaffold learning as appropriate

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification, or willingness to undertake qualification

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 27th June 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Sparrow Farm Road, Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2LW

School type

Job Posted

13/06/2025

Role

Subject

Primary

Employment type

Term time, Temporary

27/06/2025

ASAP

Job reference

HLTA/062025

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: HLTA/062025.