Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	04 April 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£19,042
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	04 May 2025
Location:	Staines, Surrey, TW18 2EF
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	1476598

Summary

We are delighted to advertise an excellent opportunity to join our wonderful school, a one form entry primary school with a nursery set in a spacious site within Staines-upon-Thames. The school is part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust working in collaboration with other local Catholic schools to provide the very best education for our pupils, so that they can flourish. The staff team is experienced and enthusiastic and is committed to providing an environment which supports active and independent learningFIXED TERM CONTRACT INITIALLY UNTIL AUGUST 2026 with scope to becoming permanent for the right candidate. Start 1st September 2025 39152 27.5 hours per week 8.30am to 3.00 pm (45-minute unpaid lunch break, 15-minute break). Salary PS6 – Actual Salary £19,042 paid over 12 months. Term time plus 3 in-service days We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our Primary School & Nursery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of supporting students in their education and will be confident in leading classes in the absence of the Class Teacher. Responsibilities • Support the learning and development of students in a primary school setting • Lead classes and deliver lessons in the absence of the teacher • Assist in planning and preparing educational resources and materials • Provide one-on-one support to students who may need extra help • Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to ensure the best outcomes for students • Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children attending the school. • Ensure the safety and well-being of all the children. • Give support to other staff in the the school. • Work as part of a team and support colleagues. • Work with children and helping to inspire them to achieve high standards and realise their potential. • Support an inclusive classroom environment. • Be a team player who can work successfully in collaboration with others and contribute towards the school ethos and school improvement activities. • Keep appropriate, accurate and efficient records as requested by the teacher to support with children’s learning and well-being. • Support the teacher to organise resources for the the class and consider any further resource needs and their effective placement. • Support the teacher to build effective relationships with parents reporting on the development, progress and attainment of children through parent discussions. • Support the teacher to maintain good order and discipline amongst children, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy. • Support the teacher to implement supportive and sympathetic settling in procedures for new children, including taking on a key person approach. • Support children to develop independence and self-help skills ensuring intimate care policies are followed. • Attend training and keep up to date with changes to welfare requirements, child protection procedures and safeguarding, ensuring understanding and implementation. • Have particular regard to the individual needs of each child in the class and ensure early intervention is of the highest priority, to ensure children are school ready. • Liaise with the Special Educational Needs Coordinator regarding application of school policy to support children with learning difficulties. • Join in with the extra-curricular life of the school and support parent association events. • Participate in meetings which relate to the school's priorities. • Model and encourage a strong commitment to training and ongoing professional development. • Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Teacher, Senior Leadership TeamEssential: HLTA qualification or higher equivalent.


Safeguarding Statement Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School & Nursery is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS, health check, satisfactory references and qualifications checks.