Job Title: HLTA – Higher Level Teaching Assistant Hours: 37.5 Salary: FTE £30,618 – 24/25 rate, subject to 25/26 increase Location: Ham Dingle Primary School, Old Ham Lane, Pedmore, Stourbridge, DY9 0UN Contract Type: Fixed term – 12 months Closing Date: 4 th July 2025 Short listing: 4 th July 2025 Interviews: W/C 7 th July 2025 Ham Dingle Primary has an exciting opportunity for a HLTA to join our team for the 25/26 academic year. You will work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for pupils. The successful applicant will need to: · Have a relevant qualification (or equivalent) and good literacy and numeracy skills. · Have a working knowledge of the national curriculum to support and extend learning under the direction of the class teacher. · Have high standards and present as a positive role model for pupils. · Have a positive attitude and be able to work as part of a successful and supportive team. · Be able to show initiative when required. · Liaise with parents/carers to build positive relationships. · Be willing to develop their own skills through participation in training opportunities. RESPONSIBILITES Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required. Any other duties required, commensurate with the responsibility and level of this post. You may also undertake some or all of the following: Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training Update pupil records Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits Support pupils in using basic ICT Undertake moving and handling activities as required. Our safeguarding and day-to-day practice around keeping children safe, and working with families ensures that you will really feel that what you do on a daily basis is highly positive and makes a difference to children’s lives. We are excited to be able to offer you: · A wonderful place to work with excellent, hardworking pupils with amazing learning behaviours and attitudes to working; · Hardworking, supportive and highly entertaining staff committed to achieving excellence for all. · 9 INSET days, 3 completely dedicated to planning and preparation. Please send applications through iTrent: https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=3531029C2D&VACANCY_ID=531923J0Zh If the link does not work, please copy and paste it into your browser. For more information, please contact: Mrs Leonie Davies, Business Manager – info@hamdingleprimary.co.uk Tel No. 01384 900753 Ham Dingle Primary is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.