Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Working under the direction and within an agreed system of supervision from a qualified teacher.

• To undertake work and responsibilities in line with Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants.


• To contribute to planning, preparing and delivery of agreed work and support programmes to individual, groups of pupils or whole classes


• To advance pupils learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with whole classes where the assigned Teacher is not present.


• Under an agreed system of direction and supervision carry out timetabled PPA cover for Teachers from EYFS to upper key stage two


• To use behaviour management strategies in line with the school policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.


• In agreement with SLT, be responsible for the allocation of duties and the training of other Teaching Assistants.


• To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.


• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school., The role of HLTA at Foxfield is an integral one to support both the teachers who are taking their PPA and the children's learning in the classroom. The HLTA takes on greater responsibility than a TA, including covering classes and planning and teaching their own lessons. You must have experience of teaching in EYFS, key stage one and key stage two. You must have a strong knowledge of the EYFS and primary curriculum from key stage one up to key stage two. You must ensure you have the capacity and flexibility to be deployed across the school to provide high quality teaching and learning whilst maintaining strong relationships and behaviour for learning.


Our children are curious learners, who engage readily with their learning, consistently demonstrate our values and want to do their very best. Excellent practices and systems in our school, support children with additional needs to be successful and confident. Our curriculum is world class. Through our global themes, we provide our children with opportunities to make sense of the world they live in, think critically about world issues and to develop an awareness of the impact our actions can have on others.

Teaching and learning is at the heart of our work. Our staff are incredibly committed to their own professional development and regularly undertake research projects to enhance their practice. Along with this, they are warm, engaging and supportive practitioners who make the best colleagues to work alongside.

The successful candidate will be someone who is keen to build on their passion for providing our young people with the very best learning experiences.


• Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter)


• Generous Annual Leave


• Annual Incremental Pay Increases


• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)


• Teacher's Pension Scheme


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• Eye care voucher scheme


• Extensive Training and Induction program


Further details about the role

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

School: Foxfield Primary School

Grade: NJC Outer Grade 5 Spine Point 12-15 (£30,033 - £31,440 FTE) Actual Annualised and Pro-Rata Salary £26,180 - £27,405.99 (Grade 5 - SCP 12)

Hours: 8.30am until 4.00pm (30 minutes for lunch),39 weeks per year (term time only plus inset days)