Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant. (HLTA)

Start Date: 1st September 2025 (Or as soon as available)
Permanent - 35 hours per week -  term time 
 
The Governors and Headteacher of our school are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and highly skilled HLTA. 
 
Our inspiration is our Mission Statement;
Why are we here?
Jesus told us to love one another.
We do this by showing respect and caring for each other.
We want everyone to do their best at all times and take pride in themselves because each one of us is special to God.

HLTA General purpose and job role;
-    Take responsibility for classroom assistance working with class teachers in order to promote effective teaching and learning for pupils. 
-    To be able to work independently and as part of a team; providing Preparation, Planning and Assessment (PPA) cover throughout the school. 
-    Support and supervise pupils throughout the school day whilst promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion 
-    Give support to pupils, individually or in groups so that they can all access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement  

Main Duties and Key Accountabilities.
-    Support the Class Teacher in delivering whole class, group and individual teaching 
-     To support individuals and groups to help them learn. 
-    Provide written and verbal feedback
-    Motivate and progress pupils’ learning following school policies and guidance from Teachers 
-    Organise and safely manage an appropriate learning environment and resources 
-    Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils; including those with specific needs, both in the classroom as part of first quality teaching and through intervention work. 
-   Use positive behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others. 
-    To establish an effective and purposeful learning environment in partnership with the teachers and other colleagues. 
-    To support teachers in assessing the needs of individual children. 
-    To observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance. 
-    Assist with break time / lunchtime supervision including facilitating games and activities
-    Supporting educational visits and extracurricular activities 
-    To take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy 
-    Take responsibility for own training and development, attending training courses both necessary and as appropriate. 
-    To communicate and liaise with staff, pupils, parents, governors and other members of the local community as appropriate

Other Key Aspects of the role may include; 
-    Record basic pupil data
-    Support children’s earning through play 
-    Support pupils with computing 
-    Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene as required, whilst encouraging independence

Experience and Qualification requirements; 
-    GCSE at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including Maths and English 
-    Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent; ie – NVQ learning support, Working with children 
-    Experience of working in an educational setting
-    Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
-    Other relevant training; First Aid, Safeguarding, 
-    Excellent communication and organisation skills 
-    Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults and work as art of a team

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  To arrange a visit please contact the school office on:  Tel: 01946 830433 Email: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references.

For an application pack and further details please email: admin@stmarys-harrington.cumbria.sch.uk or contact the school office.

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address if possible or posted to the school address to arrive by 12 noon on Monday 14th July 2025. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday 17th July 2025 and all candidates selected for interview will be notified before 5pm on Monday 14th July 2025.