Higher Level Teaching Assistant

THE HARMONY TRUST; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

National terms and Conditions

Supportive and friendly team who value

Flexible PPA time for Teachers

Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme and P?

Staff Wellbeing Programme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Free Eye Care Vouchers

Free Annual Flu Vaccination

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The Harmony Trust is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning across its academies. The role involves delivering effective learning activities, supporting teachers with planning, and contributing to pupil progress while upholding safeguarding standards.

DBS checks and pre-employment screening will apply. The Trust emphasises inclusive education, collaborative teamwork, and commitment to professional development, with flexible PPA time and substantial staff welfare

Qualifications

• HLTA status or willingness to work towards
• Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy / Key Stage 1 or 2
• Specialist training or experience in a curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, ICT, Special Needs, Foreign Language, art, music, behaviour management
• Experience of preparing and delivering resources (age and ability appropriate) to engage with pupils and contribute to their learning objectives
• Experience of developing and implementing Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans
• Experience of working with pupils with different abilities, and adapting own approach and learning

Job description

• Awarded Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or willingness to work towards.
• Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy/ Key Stage 1 or 2
• Specialist training or experience in a curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, ICT, Special Needs, Foreign Language, art, music, behaviour management etc
• Experience of preparing and delivering resources (age and ability appropriate) to engage with pupils and contribute to their learning objectives
• Experience of developing and implementing Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans
• Experience of working with pupils with different abilities, and adapting own approach and learning

What the school offers its staff

• Professional development opportunities
• National terms and Conditions
• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration
• Flexible PPA time for Teachers
• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Staff Wellbeing Programme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Free Annual Flu Vaccination
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Further details about the role

Our Vision and Values Our Core Values underpin everything we do: Respect and acceptance, honesty and integrity, compassion and kindness, resilience and responsibility, co-operation and collaboration, aspiration and motivation At The Harmony Trust, our vision is to provide an excellent primary education, so every Academy is a Great Place 2 Learn. Our motto underpins everything we do: Believe Achieve Succeed. We value each employee for their contribution to the success of our Academies and we do all we can to ensure it is a Great Place 2 Work. Safeguarding The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The Trust's Child Protection and Safeguarding policies for each academy can be found via: Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies. Full details of the Trust's recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy Inclusive Recruitment