Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - FTE

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Exhall Junior School
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027 (35 hours, term time plus 5 inset days)
Contract term: Permanent term time only (plus inset)
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Exhall Junior School is looking to recruit a highly skilled, organised, enthusiastic and motivated higher-level teaching assistant. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the wellbeing and nurturing of our pupils, and we are keen for someone to join who has a strong background and interest in working with SEND pupils.

• Experienced with whole class teaching
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Highly organised, efficient and proactive
• Friendly and nurturing
• Vigilant in safeguarding
• Ability to relate well to children
• Collaborative and team orientated
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the school and pupils
• Minimum Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (HLTA qualification preferred)
• Experienced working with SEND pupils

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) is one member of a team of professionals that will include teachers and other teaching assistants. The team works together to care for and educate the pupils in the school. The HTLA works under the direction of the Head, with delegated authority from the Senior Leadership Team, and will work in collaboration with the SENDCo and class teachers.

• Supervise/cover whole classes or groups
• Collaborate with teachers and managers to organise and teach classes, and contribute to planning during the planned absence of a teacher, including PPA across the school
• Provide written and verbal feedback to teachers and pupils regarding their learning and progress
• Work with pupils one to one or in small groups, or with specific learning needs/difficulties
• Undertake first aid training, administer first aid and maintain correct documentation
• Familiar with individual Health Care Plans and Behaviour Plans for specific children
• Promote the inclusion and safety of all pupils and follow the school's safeguarding policy
• Supervise pupils on or off school premises during routine trips, local visits, concerts, assemblies and contribute to the planning and organisation of such events
• Use ICT in teaching and learning, and support pupils in the use of ICT
• Participate in relevant training and professional development
• Work in accordance with the values, culture, ethos, equal opportunities and inclusion policies of the school, promoting positive behaviour patterns and fostering independent working skills in children
• Supervise at playtimes and lunchtimes to ensure the continued safety of children
• Occasionally supervise children in the dining area, uphold school policy, ensure good standards of behaviour and manners, investigate and deal with incidents, and report serious incidents of unacceptable behaviour to an appropriate member of staff
• Undertake duties related to setting up and running an extra curricular club
• Attend staff meetings and development days, if required
• Any other duties as directed by the Head of School or Line Manager

The Griffin Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We treat people equally regardless of gender, race, disability or sexual orientation and are committed to meeting the requirements of the Equality Act and other relevant legislation. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.