The children, community and governors of Ball Green Primary School are excited to announce the vacancy of a H igher L evel T eaching A ssistant [HLTA] with significant experience of supporting learning for children in Year 6 and/or upper Key Stage 2. The successful applicant will have: The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a HLTA and ideally in Year 6; All candidates must have a relevant NVQ Level 3 or above; A very secure knowledge and understanding of the Year 6 curriculum and the high expectations related to it in order to support teachers in securing success for our children at the end of Key Stage 2; A very secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements to achieve ‘at least’ the expected standard in end of Year 6 Reading, English Grammar Punctuation & Spelling and Mathematics, and the skills to support all children in developing this knowledge; Experience of supporting in the administration of assessments, including Year 6 SATs; A proven track record in supporting small groups of children with adapted learning sequences that have been planned by the class teachers; The knowledge to be able to support children in making accelerated progress by sharing their next steps in learning and/or creating challenges for the children; Excellent organisational skills ensuring that they are always prepared for their day; Effective classroom management skills routed in relational practice and mutual respect; Effective behaviour management strategies based on relational and restorative practice; A conscientious approach to covering PPA and Leadership time within the Year 6 cohort. We can offer: A genuine commitment to your continuous professional development with a proven track record of supporting ‘Teaching Assistants’ to completing Foundation degrees, BEds, and Assessment Only QTS; A happy and supportive environment where all staff are valued and encouraged to thrive; A school full of wonderful children who flourish when treated with kindness and mutual respect. If you think that you can live up to the same wonderful standards as our staff, we would love for you to apply to be our Higher Level Teaching Assistant [HLTA] in Year 6; Our school is set amongst the fields in-between Ball Green and Norton. It is quite a big school [351 children] with a large playing field, which we love to use, a woodland area for ‘Forest Schools’ and a number of playgrounds. There are two classes in each year group so that our class sizes can be kept small and we all have one teacher and at least one teaching assistant in each room. The grown-ups in our school, work very hard to make sure that ‘ every child ’ is given ‘ every chance ,’ ‘ every day .’ Additional Information Application packs can be requested from Mr. Jonathan Hankey [Headteacher] on 01782 378 771 or email j.hankey@ballgreenprimary.co.uk Completed application forms and a covering letter to j.hankey@ballgreenprimary.co.uk Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the school and appointments can be made via j.hankey@ballgreenprimary.co.uk for: Wc 16 th June 2025 [9:30am-10:30am] or [4:00pm-5:00pm] Wc 16 th June 2025 [9:30am-10:30am] or [4:00pm-5:00pm] The closing date for applications is Friday 27 th June 2025 at 4pm. Shortlisting: Friday 27 th June 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of their selection by 8pm on Friday 27 th June 2025. Interviews and Short Skills Test: Monday 7 th July 2025 Start Date: Monday 1 st September 2025