Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Browick Road Primary and Nursery School; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Browick Road Primary and Nursery School in Wymondham is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave, working 2 days per week on a temporary basis. The post is part-time (11.5 hours) during term time plus 1 week, with a Grade F salary (£30,023–£32,046 FTE) dependent on experience.

The successful candidate will hold a HLTA qualification and have proven experience in a primary school setting, with high aspirations for pupil progress and strict safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification held and valid.
• Proven experience of working with children in a primary school.
• Ability to support pupils to make progress, however small the steps.
• High expectations of behaviour and positive, calm approach.
• Team player who accepts feedback and contributes ideas.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in lesson delivery and pupil progress.
• Provide focused help to individuals and small groups as needed.
• Maintain a calm, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support safeguarding procedures and strengthen relationships with parents.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Experience with primary school pupils

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Tel:[phone]

Email:[e-mail]

Website:https://www.browickroadprimary.co.uk

Headteacher:Helen Laflin

NOR:234Age range:3-11 years

• Salary – Grade F, £30,023-£32,046 FTE (dependent on experience)
• Temporary – maternity cover
• Part Time
• 11.5 hours (2 days)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required as soon as possible

Browick Road Primary and Nursery School is a thriving and popular primary school in the heart of Wymondham.

We are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work 2 days a week on a temporary maternity cover contract.

The successful candidate will:

• hold a relevant HLTA qualification;
• have proven experience of working successfully with children in a primary school;
• have high aspirations for children in their care and be able to support them to make progress, however small the steps;
• have high expectations of children’s behaviour;
• be calm, positive and patient;
• be able to use their own initiative and "think on their feet";
• enjoy working as part of a team and be able to contribute ideas and accept feedback;
• have the interpersonal skills to develop positive and supportive relationships with children, colleagues and parents/carers;
• be committed to the school’s strong safeguarding culture.

We can offer:

• a wonderful opportunity to work in our amazing school and be part of our cohesive and highly skilled staff team;
• excellent professional development opportunities and support;
• a school with a caring and inclusive ethos, often commented on by parents/carers and visitors;
• delightful, keen, creative and well-behaved children who contribute much to their school and the wider community.

Hours: 11.5 hours (ideally over 2 full days but this is negotiable). Term-time plus 1 week.

Salary Range: Grade F £30,023 - £32,046 FTE (dependent on experience).

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare, it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.