Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Internal – Barnard Grove)

Adastraschools; Hart Station; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnard Grove Primary School is seeking a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning in Key Stage 1. The post is Band 7 (SCP 8-11) and based on 25 hours per week, term time only plus PD days.

The appointment will commence as soon as possible with an acting up arrangement until 31 August 2027. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and excellent communication and ICT skills.

Qualifications

• Applicants will possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• The school is looking for an applicant with excellent communication and ICT skills, who can develop effective relationships with pupils and colleagues, and who is able to follow teachers’ plans and take the initiative when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in Key Stage 1 through class coverage and interventions.
• Lead on specialist support to both the teacher and school, covering classes as required.
• Follow teachers' plans and take initiative when appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Internal Advert – This post is restricted to current employees of Barnard Grove Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Band 7) SCP 8-11, £16,175.55 – £16,970.64 per annum – based upon working 25 hours per week. The actual working hours will be agreed with the successful candidate (minimum 25 hrs per week), term time only plus PD Days (195 days per year). Working Schedule to be agreed with the successful candidate. Acting up arrangement which will end on 31st August 2027. To commence as soon as possible.

The school wishes to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and imaginative HLTA to support the learning of pupils. The post will be based within the Key Stage 1 phase.

Applicants will possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. The school is looking for an applicant with excellent communication and ICT skills, who can develop effective relationships with pupils and colleagues, and who is able to follow teachers’ plans and take the initiative when appropriate.

The successful candidate will work with Key Stage 1 teachers to support teaching and learning through leading on the provision of specialist support to both the teacher and school, by covering classes and interventions as required, alongside supporting learning within the classroom.

Candidates should be suitably qualified and experienced and be able to meet the criteria detailed on the person specification.

Barnard Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am, Friday 18th September 2026.

Interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday 21st September 2026.