Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Heron Park Primary Academy; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Heron Park Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team in Eastbourne. The role is fixed-term and term-time only, 20 hours per week from 12.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

You will support pupils' learning across the school, lead lessons during planned and unplanned teacher cover, deliver interventions, and help create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and able to succeed.

Qualifications

• HLTA status obtained or equivalent experience.
• Strong passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning across the school.
• Lead engaging lessons during planned and unplanned teacher cover.
• Deliver interventions to pupils as needed.
• Help create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and able to succeed.

Job description

Join our team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and ready to make a difference every day?

Heron Park is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA to join our friendly and supportive team.

This fixed-term, term-time only role offers 20 hours per week, working 12.00pm to 4.00pm Monday to Friday.

As one of our HLTAs, you will enjoy a varied and rewarding role. You will support pupils' learning across the school, lead engaging lessons during planned and unplanned teacher cover, deliver interventions, and help create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, confident, and able to succeed.

We would love to hear from you if:

1. you have obtained HLTA status, hold a desired qualification such as ELSA, or equivalent experience
2. you have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning , development and wellbeing
3. you are enthusiastic, proactive, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
4. you have high expectations for all pupils and are committed to helping every child achieve their best
5. you can inspire confidence, independence, and a love of learning in young people
6. you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

1. A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
2. Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
3. A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
4. A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
5. The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
6. Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
7. Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support