Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Nythe Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Dynamic and innovative school

Team-focused staff

Excellent pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye tests

Career development across Trust

Flexible family friendly policies

Job summary

Nythe Primary School in Swindon is seeking an enthusiastic HLTA to provide cover for PPA and training release from Years 1 to 6, supporting across the whole school.

Hours: 2 days a week (12 hours) including Friday, term time plus INSET. The successful candidate will be committed to high expectations, able to enhance learning and demonstrate HLTA standards.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent required.
• Evidence of working within the HLTA standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to high expectations and student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for PPA/training release for Years 1–6.
• Support across the whole school.

Skills

HLTA standards

Commitment to high expectations

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

About Nythe Primary School

Nythe Primary School is a one-form entry school in Swindon with big ambitions. Our motto ‘Together, may our feathers give us wings to soar’ drives all that we do, with our values of Strength, Opportunity, Aspiration and Respect underpinning our curriculum.

Nurturing all children from the moment they start their learning journey with us, we ensure our children are able to grow into well-educated and caring young people.

Our experienced team has created an ambitious curriculum that supports the development of the whole child. Drawing upon local opportunities to bring history alive, carry out geography fieldwork, be inspired by artists and musicians and explore the diversity of our community, our curriculum aims to support every child in understanding their place in the world. Children who aspire to be active global citizenships who make a difference.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

Hours: 2 days a week / 12 hrs (must include a Friday) 8.45 - 3.15 Term time only + INSET

We are seeking an enthusiastic HLTA to provide cover for PPA / training release from Years 1 to 6 and support across the whole school.

The successful candidate will be:

• committed to high expectations and achievements
• able to enhance the learning experience of all children
• able to show evidence of working within the HLTA standards
• HLTA qualification or equivalent

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A dynamic and innovative school, with motivated and engaged learners.
• Staff who love to work as a team and who have a sense of fun
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note:

Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.