Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required to start - October 2023

Full Time position

Salary range: £23,725 - £28,624 (depending on experience and qualifications)

The Holmewood School is launching an exciting new programme that aims to recruit and train Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) in order to provide outstanding pastoral and academic support to our young people. As such we are recruiting enthusiastic staff who have either gained their HLTA qualification or who are interested in working towards it with us. 

Candidates will likely have experience of working in schools, or they may have experience in management. We would also be interested in interviewing people who have training in psychology or other areas that are compatible with this position. 

Please see the HLTA job description for full details and note that this exciting job may include some of the following: 

• Teaching whole classes for agreed lessons 
• Pastoral responsibility for a form class, under the mentorship of a teacher.
• Covering ad-hoc lessons for teachers
• Interventions with groups or individuals 
• Leading on a particular area of whole school development that both interests you, and is important to the current priorities of the school (in line with the School Improvement Plan)
• Line managing, supporting and mentoring Teaching Assistants 
• Leading assemblies
• Participation in some of the CPD for teachers

Successful candidates will need to hold the HLTA qualification or be interested in studying towards this. If you are in the process of gaining this award, you should bring evidence of your progress (including a recent teaching observation) to the interview.  If you have previously held a HLTA position in another school you are welcome to apply or if you have had experience in schools, management or a related area. 

We are looking for dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic people who are positive about change and exude this positivity to other staff. You will be committed to providing the best opportunities for our group of learners, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

To apply, please provide a personal statement that highlights your suitability for this role and emphasises your past learning, showing your readiness for this position. We warmly welcome your applications and look forward to reading these.  

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd October 2023 at 9am 

Interviews and teaching observations will be held at The Holmewood School, date to be confirmed 

Please apply via the TES website. For further application details and information about the role please contact Alison Turner, HR Manager, on 020 8920 0660, recruitment@thsl.org.uk or at the school address.

The post is full-time, working hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and will be based primarily based at one of the three school sites but there will be requirement to work across all three sites to suit student needs.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search prior to employment.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We encourage diversity in our staffing in order for children and young people to see themselves represented in society.