Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Opportunitiesthe Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Primary Academy Benson is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning activities and assist teaching staff. The role focuses on raising standards, contributing to assessment, and supporting pupils with diverse needs. A strong background in supporting literacy and numeracy is preferred.

The position offers term-time hours with a competitive rewards package, including pension contributions and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs.
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs.
• Understanding of social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Complement the professional work of teachers by planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities.
• Support the management and development of teaching within the academy and supervise other teaching assistants.
• Lead on addressing learning barriers to raise standards.
• Support the welfare and inclusion of children in all aspects of academy life.
• Assist teachers to monitor progress and report on achievement.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

NVQ Level 3

TA experience

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

About Us

At Harris Primary Academy Benson, we aim to make learning irresistible, ensuring our children develop a genuine, life-long love of learning. We strive for every child to flourish by delivering an enjoyable curriculum that allows all pupils to succeed academically, physically, emotionally, and socially. There is plenty of time for fun and creativity throughout the school day, and everything we do is underpinned by dedicated teaching of reading, writing, and maths. This combination means our children become eager, confident, and imaginative learners. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do at the academy. It is our unwavering ambition to empower all our children to become compassionate, polite, and ambitious global citizens of the future. We are extremely proud to be part of the Harris Federation, which comprises over 50 primary, secondary, and all-through academies across London. As part of this thriving community of schools, we benefit from the ability to share, learn, support, and challenge each other.

Summary

Inspire and transform learning with us. Support local children as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Benson.

The actual salary for this role will be £28,067.69-£29,752.53 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring children and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development.
• The management and development of teaching within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training
• Under an agreed system of supervision, taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting children, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all (e.g. SEN, EAL, More Able, all underachieving groups)
• Encouraging children to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare, and supporting the inclusion of children in all aspects of academy life

Qualifications and Requirements

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
• Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• At least two years' school based experience as a TA, or equivalent

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.