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Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Grade 7 Point 19-22 pro rata): 32.5 hours per week term time only
Gross Salary pro rota depending on any LA continuous service (£ 26,844 – 29,629 ) - awaiting outcome of LA pay award for increase
As a school we have strongly developed our curriculum, teaching and learning strategy and approach to CPD. Staff regularly are given opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills through a varied programme of support. As a result, there has been a thriving culture of everyone learning in school.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a higher level teaching assistant teaching assistant to join our large, multicultural school and work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant across the whole school covering PPA, leadership cover and occasional absence.
The successful candidates will join a very hard working and dedicated team of staff who focus on improving outcomes for the pupils in their care.
We are looking for someone who:
•is an excellent classroom practitioner with enthusiasm and commitment
•is creative, flexible and has a sense of humour
•has high expectations of themselves and pupils' achievements
•is calm and consistent in their approach working with children
•is an effective team member.
•is able to adapt learning to meet the needs of different children
•plan the preparation of learning activities
•provide effective feedback to the class teacher and SENCo in relation to children’s learning
•is able to build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues
•has the willingness to undertake professional development and be open to learning new ideas
We can offer:
•well behaved, well-motivated children
•a commitment to professional development
•supportive staff, parents and governors
•access to a wellbeing package
•weekly PPA release if planning learning activities
Working Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:15am - 3:30pm with 1 hr lunch unpaid
Wednesday: 8:15am - 4:45pm with 1hr lunch unpaid
Visits to the school are very welcome. Please telephone the school office if you wish
to make an appointment.
Closing date for applications: 9am 1st June 2026
Interviews to be held on: 8th June
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.