Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Salary information: Scale 6, point 18 - 22, £26,471 - £28,287 per annum (Actual salary);

Further salary information: Starting at NJC Scale 6, point 18 with an annual review, rising to, NJC Scale 6 point 22 (£30,699 - £32,805 FTE);

Working hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8am - 4pm, Tuesday 8am - 4.30pm (one hour for lunch unpaid);

Working pattern: 35.5 hours per week, Term time only (39 weeks);

Start date: 1 September 2023.

Vanguard Learning Trust welcomes applications for the position of Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) at Ryefield Primary School. Ryefield Primary School is an excellent school where its children love learning and achieve the highest standards possible in a thriving multicultural learning environment. Above all Ryefield strives to touch the lives of all its children to ensure they grow up to be reflective, self-aware, and resourceful; they are empathetic towards others and confident young people.

We are looking for a HLTA who will complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision, monitor pupils, assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development and will, with the teacher, plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals/groups as well as covering whole classes for planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time. 

In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop. 

Full details of the role and its associated responsibilities can be found on the job description and person specification which is available through our school website (click here). 

Applications should be returned to: Bernice Hughes via email to bhughes@ryefieldprimary.org.uk.

Closing date: Friday 19th May 2023 at 10am 

Interview date: Thursday 25th May 2023

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