HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxfield Primary School is recruiting a permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The post goes beyond a standard teaching assistant role, with the postholder covering classes and planning and teaching their own lessons.

The contract is term-time plus one week, 35 hours a week, and candidates must have taught in EYFS, key stage one and key stage two. You will support teachers during PPA time, help maintain high standards of learning and behaviour, and be deployed across the school to provide

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Responsibilities

• Cover classes across the school
• Plan and teach own lessons
• Support teachers during PPA time
• Support children's learning in the classroom
• Be deployed across the school to provide high-quality teaching and learning
• Maintain strong relationships and behaviour for learning

Skills

EYFS knowledge

KS1 knowledge

KS2 knowledge

Lesson planning

PPA support

Class cover

Job description

Foxfield Primary School, part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is recruiting a permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The post goes beyond a standard teaching assistant role, with the postholder covering classes and planning and teaching their own lessons. The contract is term-time plus one week, 35 hours a week, and candidates must have taught in EYFS, key stage one and key stage two. Visa sponsorship is not available and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Cover classes
• Plan and teach own lessons
• Support teachers who are taking PPA time
• Support children's learning in the classroom
• Be deployed across the school to provide high-quality teaching and learning
• Maintain strong relationships and behaviour for learning

Experience

• Experience of teaching in EYFS, key stage one and key stage two

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and primary curriculum from key stage one to key stage two

Checks & eligibility

• Child protection screening appropriate to the post
• Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Checks with past employers

Other

• Capacity and flexibility to be deployed across the school

What’s offered

• Commitment to professional development for all staff
• Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team