Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/£

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme with generous employer

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Primary Academy Shortlands in London is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning across year groups and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.

The role offers a salary of £26,129.22 (37.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year) and a range of professional development benefits within the Harris Federation family. You will work under supervision to plan activities, monitor progress, and help raise standards for all learners.

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.
• Some knowledge of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• At least two years' school based experience as a TA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under supervision; planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring progress.
• Management and development of teaching within the academy and/or supervision of other teaching assistants including allocation and appraisal.
• Taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of children who need help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Supporting children, the teacher and the academy to raise standards for all (SEN, EAL, More Able, all groups).
• Encouraging children to become independent learners and supporting their welfare and inclusion.

Skills

GCSE English and Maths

NVQ Level 3

Learning barriers knowledge

Experience with needs

Two years TA experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

£26,129.22 (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)

Summary

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

The actual salary for this role will be £26,129.22 (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year).

About Us

Harris Primary Academy Shortlands has been open since 2015 and is Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' in all areas. We have 14 classes from Reception to Year 6 (2-form entry).

The whole community strive for Harris Primary Academy Shortlands to be the best it can possibly be which is encapsulated by our vision statement: “Excellence for All”. Our core values of: Aspire, Believe and Flourish, underpin everything that happens in our academy and we have high expectations that these are followed and modelled by all staff, parents and children.

Whether they are learning English and Maths, Latin or Mandarin, competing in sports, or discussing their dream occupations, we do whatever it takes to ensure our pupils gain the confidence to aspire and flourish in life.

At HPAS, we work tirelessly to make sure that every child comes to recognise their own potential. As a result of the exceptional practice at our academy every single day, our children achieve outstanding outcomes each year and we are incredibly proud of them. Alongside academic achievement, we want our academy to be a safe and caring space for children who are excited and happy to come to school every day to learn, grow and develop.

Main Areas of Responsibility

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your areas of responsibility will include:

• 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 & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• 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

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre . We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.

• 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.

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

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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