HLTA

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Personal day

Professional development

Hybrid working

PerkBox discounts

Flu vaccinations

EAP

Mental health support

Job summary

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, is recruiting a fixed-term Higher Level Teaching Assistant for one academic year, term time only. The role centres on working alongside class teachers, running small-group interventions and covering lessons when a teacher is absent.

The post suits someone comfortable supporting pupils with complex additional needs within a Specialist Resource Provision; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group interventions
• Provide class cover when required
• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing consistently
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons
• Help every child reach their potential in a safe, supportive classroom

Skills

Leading whole-class sessions

Classroom management during teacher's/

Planning engaging learning activities

Building relationships with pupils

Support for pupils with complex needs

Team player

Job description

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, is recruiting a fixed-term Higher Level Teaching Assistant for one academic year, term time only. The role centres on working alongside class teachers, running small-group interventions and covering lessons when a teacher is absent. The school's Specialist Resource Provision for children with ASD and MLD means the post suits someone comfortable supporting pupils with complex additional needs. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons
• Lead small group interventions
• Provide class cover when required
• Help every child reach their potential in a safe, supportive classroom
• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing consistently

Experience

• Experience supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting

Skills & knowledge

• Confident leading whole-class sessions and delivering planned lessons
• Confident managing a classroom in a teacher's absence
• Plans and delivers engaging learning activities
• Builds strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Comfortable working with children of different ages and complex additional needs
• Works well both independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment checks and references

Other

• Commitment to inclusion, equality and safeguarding
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Genuine passion for supporting children of all abilities and backgrounds
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Brings energy, creativity and flexibility to the school day

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Annual leave that increases with length of service
• One additional day of leave each year for a significant personal event
• Professional development through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including CPD and an annual all-staff conference
• Hybrid working for eligible roles
• Perkbox discounts and 25 Perk Points each month
• Free flu vaccinations and eye tests for eligible colleagues
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to Mental Health First Aiders