Higher Level Teaching Assistant EYFS

Holy Trinity CE Primary School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and caring staff team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning, building positive relationships and helping every child to succeed.

Holy Trinity is a Church of England primary school serving a diverse community. We are an inclusive school and welcome applications from candidates of any faith or none, though all applicants must be sympathetic to our Christian values and ethos. Our children are well behaved, kind and keen to learn, and relationships across the school are strong, creating a calm and purposeful environment for teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be a skilled and reflective practitioner who can work effectively within an Early Years environment. They will support high-quality teaching and learning, deliver interventions and planned sessions where appropriate, and help to create a warm, engaging environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn. Experience within EYFS is desirable. As part of the role, the successful candidate will also support the running of our Breakfast Club each morning, helping to provide a welcoming, safe and positive start to the school day for our children.

Our work is underpinned by our school values of Family, Respect, Encouragement, Trust, Excellence and Fairness. We are looking for someone who shares these values and demonstrates them consistently in their practice and professional relationships.

We are looking for someone who:
• Holds HLTA Status or an equivalent or relevant qualification (such as Qualified Teacher Status or a foundation degree qualification)
• Is an effective and reflective HLTA practitioner
• Has experience of supporting teaching and learning within a primary setting
• Has a good understanding of child development and early learning
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Has high expectations for every child’s progress and wellbeing
• Builds warm, positive relationships with children and their families
• Works well as part of a team and is keen to develop their practice
• Can deliver interventions and support pupils with a range of needs
• Is flexible, proactive and organised
• Has experience within EYFS (desirable)