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 (Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:27. Inclusive of 45 min unpaid lunch break and staff meeting attendance required)/Working 39 weeks per year (including 5 inset days). Paid for 44.8/45.2 weeks per year (inclusive of 5.8/6.2 weeks paid annual leave)

Salary: Grade 4 spinal points 10 – 15 Pro rata salary of £26,317 - £28,546 p.a. (FTE £30,630 - £32,931 p.a)

Contract: Permanent

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
• be self-critical and forge positive professional relationships
• have strong subject knowledge
• work with parents in the best interests of our pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an inspirational HLTA and take on a crucial role within our 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.

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.

Please apply online 

Closing date: 14th May 2025

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to interview suitable applicants early in the recruitment process so please apply without delay.

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

Broadford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure.