Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hexthorpe Primary has an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our motivated, supportive team. We are looking for somebody with commitment, energy and expertise to work closely with staff to ensure that the children achieve their very best.

We are interested in speaking to candidates with QTS who would like classroom experience before completing their Early Career Teachers induction. We are a driven and experienced team that would relish the opportunity to support your development into your future teaching career.   

Our ideal candidate has:

• A drive to make a real difference to children's lives
• Recent, relevant and successful experience in a primary school setting
• A HLTA qualification or equivalent
• An interest in fostering an inclusive ethos in your work 
• A wish to work in an energetic, passionate and diverse team. 

In this role you will:

• Lead the learning for classes or groups of children following teacher’s planning and resourcing
• Ensure pupil’s needs are catered for in lessons
• Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil behaviour, to teachers and pupils
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs.

About Us

Hexthorpe Primary is a highly popular academy, with a warm, caring, friendly ethos, serving a diverse community. We truly believe that our role in school is to inspire the pupils and one another beyond measure. 

Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

In return, we can offer you:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities from your first day
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continued professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking.

Interested in applying?

Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information, and don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit to the school or to find out more - Admin@AstreaHexthorpe.org 

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.

We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window should suitable applicants be identified.