HLTA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Harris Primary Academy Merton · Mitcham · Merton

Job description

Inspire and transform learning with us. Support local children as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Merton.

The actual salary for this role will be£26,887.80 (37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year).

We would like to hear from you if you have:

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

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Benefits

Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

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About this school

Harris Primary Academy Merton

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated

Pupils: 491
Avg teacher salary: £47,580
Pupil:teacher ratio: 23.3:1
Academy trust: HARRIS FEDERATION

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.