Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Upper Hale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox access

Job summary

Hale Nursery & Primary Academy is seeking an HLTA to support children, including those with SEND, to make progress and fulfil their potential. The role is full-time and permanent, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, 39 weeks per year including INSET days.

The successful candidate will have strong literacy and numeracy; HLTA or learning support qualifications are welcomed but training will be provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent.
• HLTA or learning support qualifications welcomed but not essential, or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Support children, including those with SEND, to make progress and fulfil their potential.
• Experience of classroom support.
• Interest in working with children, young people and their parents and carers both inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

SEND support

Classroom support

Outdoor learning

Education

GCSE Maths C

GCSE English C

Job description

Hale Nursery & Primary Academy

HLTA

Full-time / Permanent Contract

Salary - Kite pay Band 2 £23,859 - £29,848 FTE (£18,364 - £22,973 pro-rata)

32.5 hours / Monday - Friday / 8:30am - 3:30pm / 39 weeks per year including INSET days

We are looking to appoint a HLTA who:

Is highly motivated to support children, including those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), to make progress and fulfil their potential.

Has experience of classroom support, preferably including working with children who have SEND.

Has a wider interest in working with children, young people and their parents and carers both inside and outside the classroom.

You should have:

Good levels of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent)

HLTA or learning support qualifications are welcomed but not essential, or a willingness to undertake appropriate training (support will be provided)

Interest in outdoor learning

A high degree of initiative and sound judgement when working with children and young people

Experience of helping children to achieve their full social and academic potential

We offer:

A fun, friendly working environment and a supportive team

A competitive pension scheme

Opportunities for Training and progression

Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours)

An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)