Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Permanent

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm with 45 mins unpaid lunch

Work pattern: 36.25 hours per week, Term time only + 5 Training days (39 weeks)

Salary information: Scale 5, £26,093 or Scale 6, £28,990 per annum (depending on experience)

Start date: ASAP / October 2024 

Are you kind? Are you expert at working with children? Do you enjoy leading small groups and whole classes? Do you want work as part of a team improving outcomes for children? Come and join us as an HLTA at Belmore Primary Academy.

Belmore Primary Academy is a popular and thriving primary school serving a diverse community in West London.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our strong team of support staff. Your work will be to teach classes, covering teachers' planned and short term absences as well as supporting individuals and groups of children with learning activities.

We are looking for someone who has: 

• Experience of working as a TA or HLTA in a primary school.
• Able to lead small group interventions and whole class cover.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Dedication, energy and a commitment to working hard.
• The ability and desire to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with both children and colleagues.

We can offer: 

• Children who are keen to learn and appreciate a high quality of learning.
• The support of highly motivated and supportive colleagues who are fun to work with.
• A positive environment in which to work and learn.
• Opportunities for own training and professional development.

This is an exciting time to join the school as we grow and develop under new leadership.  

To fully appreciate what the school is really like you need to see us in action. Please feel free to contact Ms Charan Nagah, PA to the Headteacher, at gnagah@belmore.school or 01895 462364 to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Thursday 17 October 2024 at 9am

Interview date: TBC

Further information: Early applicants are positively encouraged, the school may shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

CVs will not be accepted.

Belmore Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and further social media checks. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging regulated activity relevant to children. Please see here link to MLP Safeguarding Policy (primary).