Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible - HLTA required in Key Stage Two

This is a full-time role – up to 32.5 hours per week (term-time only)

Monday to Friday, core school hours (between 8am and 4pm)

Salary: HLTA Grade 7, Points 12-19 (Meridian Trust)

£17,929- £20,385 Actual per year (£24,496 – £27,852 FTE per year) plus there may be an additional contract for midday supervision. This role will also qualify for a market supplement of £1500 (full-time, fixed amount) per year.

 We currently have a vacancy for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage Two classes at Hatton Park Primary School. You will be working as part of a friendly, flexible and supportive team supporting pupils in key stages one and two. The role may involve some whole-class teaching, leading group interventions as well as supporting individual pupils with a range of needs. You will also be expected to be prepare some lesson resources and participate in the marking of pupils’ work. You will also be required to undertake midday supervision of pupils and a willingness to undergo first-aid training would be desirable. 

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning
• An opportunity to work in a high-attaining school
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff

The ideal candidate:

• HLTA teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching Key Stage One/Two in an HLTA role
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Benefits of working for us include:

•  Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme   
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

Closing date for applications is: Friday 9th December 2022

Interviews: Week beginning Monday12th December 2022

Please apply via the TES link on the Meridian Trust website:

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 If you have any questions about the post, please contact HR Officer – email address cday@meridiantrust.co.uk/primaryvacancies@meridiantrust.co.uk

or telephone Caroline Day on 01223 491656.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.