Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities

• Complement the professional work of teachers by planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities for individuals, groups, or whole classes.
• Monitor children and assess, record, and report on their achievement, progress, and development.
• Manage and develop teaching within the academy, including the supervision, appraisal, and training of other teaching assistants.
• Take a lead role in addressing the needs of children who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Support children, teachers, and the academy to raise standards of achievement for SEN, EAL, more able, and underachieving groups.
• Encourage children to become independent learners and support their welfare and inclusion in all aspects of academy life.

Requirements

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years of school-based experience as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of various learning barriers, including special educational needs.
• Experience contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs.
• Understanding of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £32,535 FTE (Actual salary £27,351 for term-time only).
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
• Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching, and career progression.

About the Company

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is a successful, outstanding primary academy educating over 1,100 pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. As part of the Harris Federation, we work closely with sister schools to share best practices and leadership knowledge. Our mission is driven by our core values: Manners, Perseverance, Responsibility, Community, and Achievement, all working towards our vision of "Excellence, Every child, Every day."