HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

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Job Ref No. ECC2297-103S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 5
Position Start Date: 12/05/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 25/04/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 29th April 2025  

Job Description

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St Michael's Primary School is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Higher Learning Teaching Assistant to support across the whole school from EYFS to KS2.

Role Overview:

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, working with class teachers, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

· Supporting teaching and learning across a range of subjects and year groups.

· Assisting with the planning and preparation of lessons and resources.

· Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.

· Providing support for pupils' emotional well-being and personal development.

We are looking for a candidate who:

· Has a HLTA qualification (Level 4 or equivalent)

· Has the ability to support pupils with diverse learning needs, including SEND

· Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Has a good understanding of child development and behaviour management strategies.

· Has the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Has a positive, professional, and proactive attitude towards supporting pupils' learning.

· Has knowledge of primary school curriculum and effective teaching strategies

· Can provide and deliver learning activities to whole classes in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

· Is committed to raising standards and meeting the needs of individual children

· Is positive, enthusiastic and a real team player

· Is self-motivated, resilient and able to work using their own initiative

· Applicants must hold English and mathematics qualifications, at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent.


We can offer you:

· A 'Good' school as rated by Ofsted in January 2025.

· A committed staff team who genuinely wants the best for our pupils.

· A variety of professional development opportunities.

· Strong support from the Senior Leadership Team and governors.

· A fantastic opportunity to develop skills and knowledge.

· Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

· Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme.

Hours of work will be 8.30am until 3.30pm (30mins for lunch) Monday to Friday and for 39 weeks which includes non-pupil days.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office.

We reserve the right to close this application process earlier if we are successful in hiring a high-quality candidate for the role.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Gail Morgan - Headteacher
Camulodunum Way, Colchester
Essex, CO2 9RA
Telephone: 01206 546412
Email: admin@st-michaels.essex.sch.uk

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