Senior HLTA - Primary Learning Champion

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Outdoors learning opportunities

Inclusive school with high learning/ex

Safe and supportive environment

Job summary

St Michael's CofE VA Junior School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our pupil-centred team. The role is permanent, part-time, 38 weeks per year plus 1 INSET Day, five days a week, 8:30am to 3:30pm with midday duties.

The post offers Scale 6 pts 14–18 with actual pay around £20,074.30 to £21,431.39 (FTE £29,540–£31,537), dependent on experience. We value an inclusive, church-school ethos and opportunities to contribute to learning across year groups.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at least 9-4 or equivalent.
• HLTA qualification or substantial experience in teaching assistants roles.
• Extensive prior experience as an LSA in a primary school.

Responsibilities

• Teach once per week in one year group and cover lessons when needed.
• Undertake 30 minutes of midday duties daily during lunch (contracted separately).
• Work as part of a dedicated, child-centred staff team to support learning and development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Team player

Flexible

Positive attitude

Education

GCSE English & Maths (9-4)

HLTA qualification or experience

Experience as LSA in primary school

Job description

St Michael's CofE VA Junior School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our pupil-centred team. The role is permanent, part-time, 38 weeks per year plus 1 INSET Day, five days a week, 8:30am to 3:30pm with midday duties.

The post offers Scale 6 pts 14–18 with actual pay around £20,074.30 to £21,431.39 (FTE £29,540–£31,537), dependent on experience. We value an inclusive, church-school ethos and opportunities to contribute to learning across year groups.