Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Shorefields; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Larchwood Primary School seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to start in September 2025. The role involves covering classes during teachers' absences and requires NVQ 3 qualification. The successful candidate will work in a supportive school environment, gaining valuable experience in educational settings.

Benefits

Free daily school lunches

Collaborative working environment

Manageable workload

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching or child support role is desirable.
• Ability to meet learning needs for all children.
• Professional yet fun and creative individual.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes during teacher PPA and staff absences.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Engage in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Team collaboration

Understanding student needs

Creativity in teaching

Education

NVQ 3 for teaching assistants or equivalent

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2105-246S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 6 Point 13 to 17 £28,163 to £30,060

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 20/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 23 June

Wanted: Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the amazing Larchwood team

September 2025 start

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join Larchwood Primary School as aHigher Level Teaching Assistant(HLTA) tocover classes when teacher are released for PPA, courses and leadership time as well as any staff absences.

Larchwood Primary School is a highly successful and popular two-form entry primary school located in Pilgrim's Hatch, Brentwood. Our mission statement is all about 'Achievement and Enjoyment'. We want our children to do well at school, reaching their potential while enjoying their primary years. Our children are fab! They are well behaved, enjoy coming to school and are ready and willing to learn, leaving Larchwood ready for secondary school. Our community believes in what we are doing and parents are hugely supportive of the school. Staff are dedicated, skilled, friendly and work well as part of a team.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024, the glowing report recognised how good we are. They stated, 'pupils enjoy attending this happy and welcoming school', that 'pupils are kind and respect each other' and that 'pupils behave well in lessons'. 'Staff are immensely proud to be part of the school' and 'leaders have created an environment where staff are incredibly well-respected and supported'.

Larchwood has been part of the DET academy trust for nine years. The Trust currently consisting of two secondary schools and three primary schools.

What we can offer

· Well behaved children that are ready and willing to learn

· A dedicated group of teachers and support staff who work collaboratively

· Great working and learning environment

· A workload that is manageable

· Free daily school lunches from our very popular on-site kitchens

· Additional facilities in the school including a computer suite, cooking room and large grounds.

About you

You will have a passion for teaching and learning and be able to work as part of a strong and committed team to give our children the best start to school they deserve.

·Ideally have an NVQ 3 for teaching assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

· Professional but also a fun and creative individual

· Understands the importance of their part in the bigger picture

· Knows how to assess organically and meet the learning needs of all children

· Be willing to be involved in all aspects of school life

Scale 6 Point 13 to 17

£28,163 to £30,060 plus OFA

Actual salary = £20,067.25

Based on 39 working weeks, 30 hours per week

If the answer is yes, the next step is to contact our Headteacher, Steve Bowsher via phone [phone]) or email, for an informal chat. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

In the meantime, please take a look at our website (www.larchwoodprimary.co.uk) and our X feed to get a good feel for the school (https://X.com/LarchwoodPS).

We look forward to hearing from you!

Our Local School Committee (governing board) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, medical check and an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful applicant.

Your normal place of work is at Larchwood Primary School, however, the Discovery Educational Trust reserves the right to require you to work at any other of its establishments, whether current or future. This may be for a temporary period or on a permanent basis, according to the needs of the employer.

We look forward to hearing from you.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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