Higher Level Teaching Assistant (New Arrivals Lead)

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based primary school is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils transitioning into the school. The role requires HLTA status or equivalent, and experience with primary-aged pupils. Training and support will be provided for the right candidate. The school prides itself on a vibrant community with a commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent; significant experience.
• Good general education including GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Safeguarding training or willingness to undertake training immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead support for pupils joining the school outside normal transition points.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one interventions.
• Help shape and develop the relevant support roles.

Skills

HLTA status or equivalent

Good general education including GCSE English and Maths grade C or above

Experience supporting primary-aged pupils

Experience delivering small-group interventions

Experience supporting pupils with English as an Additional Language

Job description

Skills and experience

Essential

• HLTA status or equivalent; significant experience.
• Good general education including GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent professional development.
• Safeguarding training or willingness to undertake training immediately.

Desirable

• Training in EAL or language acquisition.
• Training in trauma-informed approaches.

Experience

Essential

• Experience supporting primary-aged pupils.
• Experience delivering small-group or one to one interventions.
• Experience supporting pupils with English as an Additional Language.
• Experience maintaining accurate records.

Desirable

• Experience completing baseline assessments.
• Experience supporting families who are new to the UK or new to school systems.
• Experience liaising with inclusion teams or external agencies.

What the school offers its staff

Bousfield Primary School is a vibrant, dynamic and happy community school in the heart of Inner London.

We combine high academic ambition with a rich offer of music, art, dance, sport and exceptional pastoral care. Our children enjoy a spacious green site with Forest School, chickens, a beehive, an allotment and an outdoor kitchen, all of which help bring learning to life.

Visitors always comment on the warmth, joy and energy that fill our school.

We are creating anew and exciting role for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead our support for pupils joining the school outside normal transition points. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to help shape and develop the role within our school. Full training and support will be provided at all stages, and we are committed to helping you succeed and grow in this role.

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Bousfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.