Higher Level Teacher Assistant

Start Date: October 2024

Contract Type: Temporary - 1 year

Scale: Grade 5.12 – 5.15

Salary: £23,296

Hours: Mon – Fri (8.30am – 4.00pm)

32.5 hrs per week

39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)

Reports to: Assistant Headteacher

Job Purpose:

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) is one member of a team of professionals that will include teachers and other teaching assistants. The Team works together to care for and educate the pupils in the school. The HLTA makes a specific contribution to their specific subject area and / or curriculum contribution to the school teaching and learning programme.

You Will:

• Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
• Support the vision and values of our school Inspire pupils with a passion for learning
• An understanding of specific learning needs and styles to differentiate support to pupils
• The ability to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking
• A desire to help all pupils succeed
• Compassion towards the needs of the pupils.
• The ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with pupils and adults
• The ability to work with a range of colleagues Work collaboratively across the school

The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence. In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.

Our Way of LIFE

Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees. To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference. We are now looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring HLTA to join Benhurst Primary School. 

Applications

Please forward your completed application form, together with a letter of application and supporting paperwork to recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com by 9am on 30th September 2024. A copy of the school's Support staff Application Form can be found on the school website: www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk. For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com.