HLTA

Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Essex Pay Band Scale 6 Term Time 30 hours, 50 minutes per week, 38 working weeks per year.

What are we looking for?

A flexible team player, who is experienced and confident in supporting and covering classes in the primary phase.
Confidence to cover classes in all year groups from Reception to Year 6
A knowledge of the primary curriculum and high standards of pupil attainment.
An inclusive approach to positive behaviour, building relationships with children and willing to follow the school's behaviour policy.
Ideally, HLTA status already achieved, but the school may consider LSAs willing to undertake this training
Previous classroom experience is essential.
At least Maths and English passed at GCSE or equivalent.
A high standard of written and spoken English

What can we give you?

A friendly and committed staff team.
Mentoring from a member of the SLT to answer questions, give advice and support.
Joining a strong and experienced team of current LSA/HLTA's in the school.
The opportunity to work in a larger than average primary school, where year group partners share planning and approaches.
A weekly 5-day timetable consisting of time covering classes for PPA, covering sickness cover across the school and delivering interventions when not covering classes.
The opportunity to share your strengths and interests with classes across the school.
A newly-planned curriculum and approaches to teaching, giving a clear framework and purpose.
Regular training with our team of LSAs and opportunities to join teachers in relevant CPD.

Candidates considering making an application are actively encouraged to visit and tour the school, please contact our school business manager, Kate Baker on 01206 843683/finance@friarsgrove.essex.sch.uk to arrange a tour.

Friar's Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS & references.

Closing date: Monday Sunday 28th June (Midnight)

Shortlisting: Monday 29th June

Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July

Start date: 1st September 2026

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.