Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

About this Role

King's Park Academy is looking for a talented HLTA to take the lead in the classroom and support outstanding learning across our school. Full time, Term Time Only

• A HLTA qualification or equivalent experience working within a primary school setting.
• The confidence and ability to lead whole-class teaching across a range of year groups.
• Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• A strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Experience of supporting and accelerating pupil progress.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every child can achieve their full potential.
• A positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach, with a genuine passion for helping children succeed.

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.

Pay: £24,388.68-£26,440.67 per year

Work Location: In person