Teaching Assistant with Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Initially KS1)

Teaching Vacancies; Bicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

HLTA training support

Staff wellbeing

Inclusive school community

Friendly team

Job summary

Brookside Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant with HLTA responsibilities. The role focuses on mornings in KS1, with HLTA duties three afternoons weekly, potentially involving EYFS/KS2.

The post is part-time, with a Friday required, and includes support for HLTA training and professional development. You will assist with interventions, one-to-one support, and class planning alongside teachers, while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of pupil

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Shows flexibility and resilience in a busy school environment.
• Experience supporting children's learning, including SEND, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support KS1 learning with targeted interventions and small groups.
• Lead HLTA responsibilities three afternoons per week during teachers' PPA time.
• Provide occasional classroom cover with appropriate HLTA rate adjustments.
• Support pupils with SEND and contribute to wider school life.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

HLTA qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Teaching Assistant with Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Initially KS1)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the internal promotion of one of our valued team members, Brookside Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and talented Teaching Assistant with Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) responsibilities to join our hardworking and supportive staff team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher, an experienced HLTA, or an ambitious teaching assistant who is keen to develop their career and undertake HLTA training.

At Brookside, we are proud of our nurturing environment, our commitment to inclusion, and our determination to provide every child with a rich and rewarding learning experience. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is eager to make a positive difference to the lives of our children.

Part time work - a minimum of three days may be considered for an outstanding candidate. One of the working days will need to be a Friday.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

During the mornings, you will primarily work within our Key Stage 1 classes, supporting children's learning through targeted interventions and small group teaching in:

Three afternoons each week, you will undertake HLTA responsibilities, leading learning during teachers' PPA time. While this will predominantly be within Key Stage 1, there may be opportunities to work with pupils in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 2.

You will receive medium-term planning from class teachers and will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing lessons to ensure high-quality learning experiences for pupils. The HLTA work will be renumerated with 3.25 hours paid at HLTA rate per afternoon this is completed.

As a valued member of our team, you may occasionally be asked to provide classroom cover at short notice due to staff absence, requiring confidence, flexibility and excellent classroom management skills. When this occurs uplift to the HLTA rate will be paid.

The role will also include:

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Delivering targeted interventions and one-to-one support where appropriate
• Working closely with teaching and inclusion staff to meet pupils' individual needs
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school
• There may occasionally be a requirement to support with midday supervisory duties to cover staff absence.

What the school offers its staff

What We Can Offer

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive team
• Motivated, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Support for HLTA training where appropriate
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A vibrant and inclusive school community

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in an educational or childcare setting
• Has a proven ability to support children's learning and development, particularly those with SEND
• Is enthusiastic, positive and committed to helping every child succeed
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in a busy school environment
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is sensitive to the individual needs of all children
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent)
• Holds a HLTA qualification, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or is willing to undertake HLTA training
• Has experience of supporting children in EYFS and/or Key Stage 1
• Has knowledge of phonics, or a willingness to learn and develop quickly (we use RWInc Phonics)
• Understands how young children learn and can help plan effective next steps in learning alongside the class teacher
• Maintains confidentiality and professional discretion at all times
• Is willing to attend training and meetings as required

Salary Information

Teaching Assistant Hours

Grade 4

HLTA Hours

Grade 8

(Each afternoon includes 2.25 hours leading learning and 1 hour for preparation and marking.)

A one-hour unpaid lunch break will be taken each day.

Additional HLTA cover undertaken beyond the contracted hours will be paid at the appropriate HLTA rate.

Further details about the role

Visits to the School

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and see Brookside in action.

To arrange a visit, or to request a job description and person specification, please contact:

Mrs S Ashcroft or Mrs N Wanless

01869 252482

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.