HLTA

Broadford Primary School

Faringdon Avenue

Harold Hill

RM3 8JS

Tel: 01708 342880

Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Hours: 36 hours per week, 8:30am-16:27 [45 mins unpaid lunch break daily]/39 Weeks per year (including inset days).

Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 10 -15) Pro rata salary of £25,036 - £27,254 p.a. (FTE £29,139 - £31,440 p.a.)

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: AHTs /YGLs 

Staff managed: Classroom support staff

At The Learning Federation we believe that a child’s socio-economic background should not be a barrier to success. We passionately believe that children who attend Broadford Primary School deserve the best education we can provide: we have fantastic pupils who are eager to learn and excited to turn up to school every day.

We achieve this because we expect all staff to make the education of their pupils their first concern, and be accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. We expect staff to:

• act professionally
• have strong subject knowledge and keep their knowledge and skills as educators up-to-date
• be self-critical and forge positive professional relationships
• have a good knowledge and background in working with pupils on the SEND register
• work with parents in the best interests of our pupils. 

This is an exciting opportunity for inspirational HLTAs to take on a crucial role within our expanding vibrant school. The successful candidate should be an outstanding professional brimming with enthusiasm to make a real difference to the life chances of our pupils. 

Please note that in line with KCSIE 2022, the school will conduct a pre employment internet search on all shortlisted candidates.

Job Purpose and Content

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) is a member of a team of professionals that includes teachers and other classroom support staff. The team works together to care for and educate the pupils in the school. The HLTA makes a specific subject and/or curriculum contribution to the school’s teaching and learning programme.

The HTLA works under the direction and control of the headteacher, and will generally be deployed by the AHT or Year Group Leader. At all times the HLTA will work subject to the direction of a teacher within an agreed system of supervision and management.

The HLTA will teach individuals, groups and whole classes either on their own or in the presence of a teacher and/or other teaching assistants. The HLTA may manage a team of teaching assistants, may be expected to supervise the work of other teaching assistants and will be expected to make a contribution to their professional development.  The HLTA will be focussed on one particular year group but may be required to work across both KS1 and KS2 where required.

Principal Responsibilities

Subject to the direction and supervision of a designated teacher: 

• Supervise/cover classes (instead of a supply teacher) at short notice in the absence of a teacher (unplanned absence)
• Collaborate with teachers/managers to organise and teach classes and contribute to planning in the planned absence of a teacher
• Supervise pupils, on or off school premises, in the context of routine trips, local visits, concerts, assemblies and contribute to the planning and organisation of such events.
• Deploy specific subject and/or curriculum expertise to teach individuals, groups and whole classes in accordance with the teaching and learning programmes of the school and the relevant curriculum. To include:

1. Organising, maintaining and developing the learning environment
2. Contributing to planning and collaborative planning (including differentiation)
3. Developing and selecting curriculum materials and resources
4. Behaviour and discipline management (in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school)
5. Managing and developing relationships with pupils
6. Monitoring, evaluation and assessment
7. Deploying teaching and learning strategies
8. Contributing to pupil records, reports and IEPs in accordance with school policy

• Use ICT in teaching and learning and support pupils in the use of ICT
• Contribute to team self-review and the development of professional practice in the school/department/team. (For the avoidance of doubt, this will involve attending meetings, including staff meetings). This may include working towards the national HLTA standards
• Take part in relevant training and development, assessment of performance (in accordance with school policy and practice) and an agreed programme of personal professional development
• Manage a team of teaching assistants and supervise the work of other teaching assistants and contribute to their on-the-job training and their continuing professional development
• Communicate with parents and carers about the education and welfare of their children and contribute to parent meetings and reports where appropriate.
• Work in accordance with the values, culture, ethos, equal opportunities and inclusion policies of the school proactively promoting anti-racist, anti-sexist and anti-discriminatory behaviours
• Take appropriate action to identify, analyse and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the working environment. 

Please apply online

Closing date: Friday 11th October 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 23rd October 2024