Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) 

Required September 2022

Grade 5 SCP 15 to 20 (£23,953 to £26,446 pro rata) 

37 hours, 39 weeks – Temporary Maternity Cover until Easter in the first instance 

The governors of Wisewood Primary School are seeking to appoint a temporary Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover PPA time and subject leader release time. Experience across the primary age range would be advantageous. 

The successful candidate will: 

Have a relevant teaching qualification, meet the National Higher Level Teaching Assistant Standards, or have an equivalent HLTA qualification    

Have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible working in the classroom 

Be passionate about teaching and learning 

Be able to work creatively and strategically and collaborate with teachers 

Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn 

Be positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude 

Be committed to improving the life chances of every child 

Have experience of working across EYFS, KS1 & KS2 

Have excellent classroom skills including high expectations and a commitment to challenging every learner through an exciting, inspiring enquiry-based curriculum 

Have outstanding interpersonal skills that motivate and inspire children to achieve their very best 

Have highly effective communication, organisational and teamwork skills. 

In your personal statement please comment on these bullet points: 

Why you want to be an HLTA at our school? 

What experience do you have. 

What skills you bring to the role. 

Your suitability for the role. 

Reference to the National HLTA standards and how you plan to meet these standards is 

 required as part of the statement. 

Unfortunately, visits to the school are not possible during the summer break, but if you wish to have an informal chat with the Headteacher, Ben Ramsden, prior to applying please send your contact details to him via e-mail to headteacher@wisewood.sheffield.sch.uk.   

Interested candidates should submit their application by midday on Monday, 5th September, 2022. Shortlisting will take place during the afternoon. References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up straight away and interviews will take place on Friday, 9th September, 2022 in school. A recruitment pack and job description for information can be found on our school website. However, please apply directly through TES. 

Please note: 

• References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview. 

]• Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check