Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)/Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

St Margaret's Primary Academy; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Flexible & Family-Friendly

Exclusive Discounts

Well-being Support

Job summary

St Margaret's Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic HLTA/LSA to support pupils across the school. The role involves covering classes with appropriate planning and resourcing, maintaining strong relationships with pupils, parents and professionals, and contributing to positive learning outcomes.

The successful candidate will have Level 3 qualifications, Level 2 English and Maths, and prior school experience. A commitment to safeguarding and high standards of English are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above is required.
• Level 2 English and Level 2 Maths are required.
• Experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Good written and spoken English with a sound understanding of Maths.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes using appropriate planning and resourcing.
• Support learning and contribute to learning progress for pupils.
• Engage with parents/carers and professionals to secure positive outcomes for children.
• Commit to safeguarding and promote the welfare of all pupils.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

St Margaret's Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed HLTA/LSA who is:

• passionate about securing positive outcomes for children.
• highly motivated, organised, and flexible in the way you work to best meet children’s needs.
• an effective communicator, highly skilled in building positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and professionals.
• able to utilise planning and resourcing when covering a class.
• reliable, flexible, and willing to support the school in moving children’s learning on

The role will be carried out over a period of 4 days and the Job Descriptions attached defines the perimeter for each role and remuneration.

The successful candidates will:

• Have a Level 3 qualification or above
• Have a Level 2 in English and Maths
• Have previous experience of working effectively within a school setting.
• Have a good standard of written and spoken English and a general understanding of Maths!

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative:Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

• We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.