HLTA for EYFS or KS1

Teaching Vacancies; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support local children and enhance their learning experience. Key responsibilities include planning and delivering educational activities under supervision, managing other teaching assistants, and providing tailored support for children with diverse needs. The role requires relevant qualifications and at least two years of school-based experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with a strong commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Benefits

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Possess an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Have a good understanding of various learning barriers, including special needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers by planning and delivering learning activities for individuals or groups.
• Manage and develop teaching alongside other teaching assistants.
• Lead efforts to meet children's particular learning needs.

Skills

GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

NVQ Level 3, or equivalent

Good knowledge of learning barriers including special needs

Experience assessing provision for children

Understanding social issues facing disadvantaged students

At least two years school-based experience as a TA

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Inspire and transform learning with us. Support local children as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace.

The actual salary for this role will be £25,465.22 - £26,963.47 (37.5 hours per week/38 weeks per year).

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
• Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• At least two years' school based experience as a TA, or equivalent

What the school offers its staff

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (HPACR) is a two-form entry school situated in Penge, which is part of the London Borough of Bromley.

HPACR is an inclusive academy and we want every one of our children, from Nursery to Year 6, to have a truly happy experience at school. We strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued and safe. The children's achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn.

We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a high standard. Ultimately, our aim is to make sure that our pupils leave us feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of school life. We want our pupils to be thoroughly prepared for the opportunities that secondary school will offer them.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your areas of responsibility will include:

• Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring children and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development.
• The management and development of teaching within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training.
• Under an agreed system of supervision, taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Supporting children, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all (e.g. SEN, EAL, More Able, all underachieving groups).
• Encouraging children to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare, and supporting the inclusion of children in all aspects of academy life.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.