Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Title:   Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Actual Annual Salary:   £19,227 - £20,976 (based on hours and weeks worked)

Full Time Equivalent Salary:   CLF Grade D £31,954 - £34,860 (based on full time, all year round)

Contract Type:   Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days

Hours:   Part time, 26 hours per week, Monday to Thursday

A chance to progress your career as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join the team at Begbrook Primary Academy. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting teaching and learning by planning, preparing and delivering high-quality learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.

You will work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development, delivering targeted interventions and, where appropriate, covering lessons for small groups or whole classes within an agreed framework. Your contribution will have a direct and measurable impact on pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing.

This role is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step, or an existing HLTA looking to further develop their practice within a supportive and ambitious school environment.

About you:

You will:

Demonstrate a strong understanding of classroom roles and the vital contribution HLTAs make to pupil progress and school life

Have good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSEs in English and Maths (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent qualifications/experience

Have experience of engaging and supporting pupils on a 1:1, small group and whole-class basis, using effective behaviour management strategies

Be confident in delivering structured learning activities and interventions that support and extend pupil learning

Show a commitment to professional development, including holding (or working towards) HLTA status or a relevant Level 3 qualification, alongside a willingness to undertake training such as first aid

Be highly organised, with the ability to plan, prepare and adapt learning activities and resources to meet a range of needs

Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, empathy and active listening

Have experience of supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND, and be committed to inclusive practice

Be proactive in monitoring pupil progress and adapting approaches to ensure the best possible outcomes

Work effectively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and collaborative school culture

Be passionate about working with children, with a clear commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and enabling every child to achieve their full potential

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an applic