Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Cycle to work

Tax-free childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Own PPA time provided

Career development

Job summary

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy in Hampstead is seeking a part-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning and to cover classes as needed. You will work within the St Christopher's Trust ethos, helping teachers with planning and resources and removing barriers to learning.

This fixed-term, term-time post runs to August 2027 and requires an enhanced DBS check; visa sponsorship is not available. Benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme and cycle-to-work options.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Presence to manage all classes in the school
• Developing caring, positive relationships with pupils
• High expectations of self and pupils, with a proactive, can-do approach
• Support for the Church of England ethos and school values

Responsibilities

• Manage all classes in the school and provide effective cover
• Develop caring, positive relationships with pupils
• Remove barriers to learning for pupils
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Assist with the planning cycle
• Help prepare classroom resources

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant post at St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, part of St Christopher's Trust, on a part-time, term-time fixed-term contract running to August 2027. The role centres on building positive relationships with pupils, covering classes when needed, supporting teachers with planning and resources, and removing barriers to learning. Set in a 420-pupil school with a Church of England ethos and large outdoor grounds, it asks applicants to support the school's values. An enhanced DBS check is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Manage all classes in the school and provide effective cover
• Develop caring, positive relationships with pupils
• Remove barriers to learning for pupils
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Assist with the planning cycle
• Help prepare classroom resources

Skills & knowledge

• Presence to manage all classes in the school
• Developing caring, positive relationships with pupils
• High expectations of self and pupils, with a proactive, can-do approach
• Support for the Church of England ethos and school values

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tax-free childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Own PPA time provided
• Career development within the school and across the Trust's 21 schools