Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school located in the London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. With a commitment to excellence in education, the school offers a supportive environment for personal and professional development. The role includes teaching support across various age groups and demands a flexible, enthusiastic attitude. The successful candidate will work with well-motivated pupils and enjoy opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership team

Well-resourced school

Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils

Qualifications

• Fun, enthusiastic, and engaging attitude.
• Ability and experience of teaching across EYFS, KS1 & KS2.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Involve some elements of cover teaching for whole classes.
• Support children's learning and well-being.
• Contribute to an engaging learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible attitude

Teamwork

Education

Experience of teaching across EYFS, KS1 & KS2

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Salary: G5 Harrow Local Officer Pay Scale: G5 17 pro rata (actual £27,679.82 per annum). Status: Fixed Term Contract (1 year with the potential to become permanent)
Hours of work: Monday- Friday: 8.30am – 4.30pm (37.5hrs per week)
Start Date: as soon as possible

Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery is a four form entry school, situated in the London Borough of Harrow. We want the very best for every child in our school and as staff we work hard to ensure our children are happy and safe, so they can achieve their full potential. Our pupils’ behaviour and welfare is outstanding and our academic outcomes well above national average.

We are seeking to appoint a new Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can join our teaching team.

Qualities the successful candidate will need;
fun, enthusiastic and engaging attitude
ability and experience of teaching across EYFS, KS1 & KS2
ability to work as part of team
a flexible attitude


Children are aged between 4 and 11 years old with a wide range of abilities and interests. The role would involve some elements of cover teaching for whole classes during the school day.

In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer you:
incredibly enthusiastic, well-behaved and motivated pupils;
opportunities for your own continued professional development
the support of a leadership team that is dedicated to improving life chances for every pupil;
a well-resourced school

We would be delighted to give you a tour of our school and show you why you would wish to work with us.
For an informal discussion please contact: Mr Martin Thompson-Lawrie, Deputy Headteacher at: [e-mail]
To arrange a visit email the HR Officer at [e-mail] .

Further information and application packs are available on our website: www.whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk – School Information – Vacancies.
Please send your application by letter with the completed application form to Personnel, Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery, Wemborough Road, HA7 2EQ. Telephone [phone] or emailed to [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025 – 12pm
Shortlisting: Friday 13th June 2025 - PM
Interviews: Friday 20th June 2025

Further information and application packs are available on our website: Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery: Vacancies. Please send your application by letter with the completed application form to Personnel, Whitchurch Primary School & Nursery, Wemborough Road, HA7 2EQ. Telephone [phone] or emailed to [e-mail]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and online check, medical clearances, online checks, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Whitchurch Visions & Values: Learners today, leaders tomorrow
Our core values: respect, responsibility, resilience, honesty, generosity, self-belief