Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

16.5 hours per week (3 days per week)

Local Government Scale 6. Actual salary £8526

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our staff team at St George's Church of England Primary School. The role will involve leading whole classes, under the direction of the teachers, to cover teachers' release time.

If you are a confident practitioner with a passion for supporting children both academically and pastorally, please arrange to come and visit the school to find out more about us.

We are looking for someone who is:

· An experienced Learning Support Assistant

· Keen to immerse themselves in the life of our school and our community

· Resourceful and able to work independently as well as with the team

· Passionate about supporting pupils to achieve to the best of their ability

· Confident to manage groups and classes of pupils

· Able to listen thoughtfully and reflect

We can offer the right candidate:

· The opportunity to be part of a friendly, hardworking team

· Professional development opportunities linked to our school improvement priorities

· Happy children who are eager to learn

· A supportive leadership team and Governing Body

· A commitment to improvement and an openness to new ideas

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please call or email the school office on 01206 230305 or admin@st-georges-pri.essex.sch.uk to arrange or for further details.