Teaching Assistant with Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Initially KS1)

Due to the internal promotion of one of our valued team members, Brookside Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and talented Teaching Assistant with Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) responsibilities to join our hardworking and supportive staff team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher, an experienced HLTA, or an ambitious teaching assistant who is keen to develop their career and undertake HLTA training.

At Brookside, we are proud of our nurturing environment, our commitment to inclusion, and our determination to provide every child with a rich and rewarding learning experience. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is eager to make a positive difference to the lives of our children.

Part time work - a minimum of three days may be considered for an outstanding candidate. One of the working days will need to be a Friday.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

During the mornings, you will primarily work within our Key Stage 1 classes, supporting children's learning through targeted interventions and small group teaching in:

• Reading
• Writing
• Phonics
• Mathematics

Three afternoons each week, you will undertake HLTA responsibilities, leading learning during teachers' PPA time. While this will predominantly be within Key Stage 1, there may be opportunities to work with pupils in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 2.

You will receive medium-term planning from class teachers and will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing lessons to ensure high-quality learning experiences for pupils. The HLTA work will be renumerated with 3.25 hours paid at HLTA rate per afternoon this is completed.

As a valued member of our team, you may occasionally be asked to provide classroom cover at short notice due to staff absence, requiring confidence, flexibility and excellent classroom management skills. When this occurs uplift to the HLTA rate will be paid.

The role will also include:

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Delivering targeted interventions and one-to-one support where appropriate
• Working closely with teaching and inclusion staff to meet pupils' individual needs
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school

There may occasionally be a requirement to support with midday supervisory duties to cover staff absence.