Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Needed

Trinity Road Primary School, Chelmsford, CM2 6HS

We are excited to appoint an outstanding, inspirational person to start in the position of HLTA across the school for Spring 2024.

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking to recruit you to join our growing, ambitious and supportive staff team.

32.5 hours per week/5 days a week/term time only

Salary Scale 7 (Point 19-24)

£19,436.71 - £21,870.89 pro rata

Trinity Road Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking to appoint an experienced, flexible and outstanding practitioner dedicated to improving children's progress and outcomes. The successful candidate will be expected to cover whole classes and support children with an array of learning needs both individually and/or groups. Prior experience of working with primary children is essential.

The successful candidate must:

· Be educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.

· Have GCSE English & Maths at Grade C or above

· Evidence and experience of teaching whole classes and/or relevant HLTA qualifications (teaching qualifications may be paid on the main scale)

· Have a positive approach and a range of strategies to the role of behaviour management.

· Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to children, parents and other adults.

· Be committed to supporting the school vision, mission and values.

· Have personal drive and determination to deliver the best standards for learners

· Have high expectations of all students

· Can support and enhance teaching and learning experiences for children

· Be self-motivated, intuitive and accountable

· Have a strong commitment to, and ownership of, professional development

· Be able to work flexibly and responsively to meet the needs of the children

· Collaborate and communicate to a high level with the teaching team and the support worker teams to make the most of high quality planning and preparation.

In return we can offer you:

· A friendly and welcoming environment

· Weekly professional development

· A vibrant learning community with children who are inquisitive and excited by learning

· A supportive governing body and parent community

· An inclusive ethos with regards to wellbeing

· A forward-thinking school that is dedicated to the success of all the children and staff

· A well-resourced school

· Free tea and coffee

· Regular team events

· First aid training

Visits to the school are positively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Business Manager on 01245 354517 or email admin@trinityoad.essex.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 8th December - Midday

Shortlisting date: Friday 8th December - PM

Interview Date: From Monday 11th December

The school reserves the right to invite a candidate to interview early or to close the process early if the right candidate is found.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and confirmation of qualifications. Online checks will be completed as part of safer recruitment.