Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Required at Meltham Moor Primary School, Birmingham Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth.HD9 5LH.

Salary: Band F with the SCP range of 16-19. Full time salary £29,572 - £31,067 Actual Salary £14,803 - £15,549

Hours: 22 hours over 4 days, actual days will be confirmed later, 8.45am to 3.15pm with 1 hour for lunch, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 9am

Start Date: As soon as you are able

An exciting opportunity has become available for a HLTA, you will work within the supportive school environment that truly values the role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate will provide cover in the absence of the classroom teacher, administering their own or pre-planned activities to whole classes (dependent on the cover requirements)

When cover for a teacher is not required, the candidate will work in a classroom support assistant role (all hours worked will be paid at the HLTA grade).

What we’re looking for

Someone who:

• has a passion for children’s learning and is committed to the safeguarding of all our children
• has an outstanding track record in ensuring children succeed and reach their potential
• is highly organised
• is creative in their approach
• has very high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• has excellent interpersonal skills
• is flexible, adaptable and confident with skills to cover all subject areas and age groups
• has a ‘can do’ mentality and be able to embrace change

What will you get in return?

• A supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Fabulous children who are polite, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Supportive and committed Staff, Governors and Parents
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Strong links with local and partner schools
• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
• Staff benefits package via vivup including employee assistance program, home and electronics discounts, eyecare vouchers and cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite car parking
• Collaboration with Trust colleagues in similar roles
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our pupils

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or a chance to visit the school ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Nicola Mason via n.mason@melthammoor.tlt.school

If you’re ready to take the plunge and apply, please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@tltl.school by the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.