HLTA

Wood End Park Academy; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

EAP

Job summary

Wood End Park Academy in Hayes, West London, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support language development in young learners. The role involves leading small-group catch-up work and possibly EAL provision, with a focus on accelerating progress during term time.

The HLTA will also have the opportunity to lead a class, develop a program of work, and assess its impact. The position is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time plus INSET days, with salary in the £26,982–£28,622

Qualifications

• Experience developing language skills in young children.
• Ability to lead a whole class and deliver structured lessons.
• Ability to design and assess a programme of work.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups to support accelerated progress via catch up work or EAL provision.
• Lead a whole class and deliver engaging lessons.
• Develop and assess a programme of work and measure its impact.

Skills

Language development

Class leadership

Programme development

Communication

Team player

Job description

HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary (actual): £26,982 - £28,622

Grade: 6

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, part-time hours will be considered

Work Pattern: term time + INSET days (39 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Wood End Park Academy is home to over 900 children, including a 60-place nursery. It serves the children and families of the richly diverse and welcoming community of Hayes in West London. The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our eight academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high-quality training.

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who is able to work with small groups to help them make accelerated progress via catch up work or EAL provision.

We are looking for an individual who:

• has experience of developing language skills in young children
• can lead a whole class
• can develop a programme of work and assess its impact
• is proactive, positive, calm and flexible;
• has high expectations and is resilient;
• has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
• is committed to working as part of a team;
• shares our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
• is dedicated and committed to the success of the school.

For the right candidate, we will offer

• extensive support and CPD;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).

Interview date

As and when we receive successful applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.