Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Briar Hill Primary School is now recruiting for a HLTA. This role could be your next career opportunity at our outstanding school.

About You

If you want to be part of the Briar Hill family we would love to hear from you. 

We are looking for an effective HLTA who would will join a brilliant team. We are keen to hear from experienced HLTA’s or someone at the start of their career, it is about the right fit for one another. You will be someone with drive, flexibility and creativity.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

To support in the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom through providing cover for classes as required.

To work with the team in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.

To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

To work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes

To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities

To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.

To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate.

The role is 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks term time - fixed term for one year.

About Us

Briar Hill Primary School and Nursery is an exciting place to work. We deeply care about our staff and ensure well-being, workload and fulfilment in roll is at the core of our ethos. We educate hearts and minds and our children are challenged, nurtured and inspired to achieve highly to make a positive contribution to society. We instil exemplary behaviour in children. Briar Hill is Ofsted rated Outstanding 2022 and is a national training centre for Talk for Writing. We are a multi-cultural and fully inclusive setting in Northampton Town. 

To arrange a visit to our school, please contact the Principal on JCooksley@briarhillprimary.co.uk. 

Salary & Benefits

NJC08 £24,702 pa FTE (£16,126.67 pro rata - 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks term time)

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform:

discounts on car leasing

holiday discounts

cinema tickets

restaurant booking discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here". 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.