Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,524 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, England, CR0 2TB |
| Cwmni: | Harris Federation |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 831033568 |
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About UsHarris Invictus Academy is a vibrant, happy and successful school at the heart of the community. We know that our young people have incredible strengths and talents which we nurture. We encourage them to flourish and grow into excellent ambassadors for the Academy and for our community. The Academy has a roll of 1,000 students, including a thriving Sixth Form, and whilst we were only founded in 2014 we are rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted [and oversubscribed by parents].
We are part of the Harris Federation which is one of the highest performing Trusts in the country.
We celebrate our differences, enjoying the benefits of having a truly diverse cohort. We support the wellbeing of our students by developing their empathy, generosity and respect for others in the community. We take pride in our principles of equality and respect for alternative views, cultures, religions and all people regardless of their gender, disability, race, or sexual orientation.
Our students enjoy being at the Academy and choose to stay with us for their sixth form education.
SummaryHarris Invictus Academy Croydon is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for activities under an agreed system of supervision.
This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring students and assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, progress and development. Responsible for the management and development of a subject area within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training. Main Areas of ResponsibilityIn your role you will:
Support students in their learning, establishing productive working relationships and providing feedback
Support teachers by teaching groups of students, planning lessons and administering and marking tests
Support the curriculum by delivering learning activities in line with local and national learning strategies, and selecting and preparing resources necessary to lead learning activities
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Experience working with children of relevant age
Experience of working with students with additional needs
Experience of delivering literacy and reading/writing recovery programmes
Evidence of fulfilling the Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards and or ability and potential to fulfil them within the first 6 months of the role
Relevant qualifications that help demonstrate evidence towards the above
Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths
Relevant qualifications at A level or equivalent to at least NQF Level 3
Evidence of specialism in specific curriculum areas or areas of particular learning difficulty
Qualifications relevant to subject area they will be based in
Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, ICT Qualifications and experience relevant to the subject area they will be based in
A full person specification is available in the job pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
We are part of the Harris Federation which is one of the highest performing Trusts in the country.
We celebrate our differences, enjoying the benefits of having a truly diverse cohort. We support the wellbeing of our students by developing their empathy, generosity and respect for others in the community. We take pride in our principles of equality and respect for alternative views, cultures, religions and all people regardless of their gender, disability, race, or sexual orientation.
Our students enjoy being at the Academy and choose to stay with us for their sixth form education.
SummaryHarris Invictus Academy Croydon is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for activities under an agreed system of supervision.
This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring students and assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, progress and development. Responsible for the management and development of a subject area within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training. Main Areas of ResponsibilityIn your role you will:
Support students in their learning, establishing productive working relationships and providing feedback
Support teachers by teaching groups of students, planning lessons and administering and marking tests
Support the curriculum by delivering learning activities in line with local and national learning strategies, and selecting and preparing resources necessary to lead learning activities
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Experience working with children of relevant age
Experience of working with students with additional needs
Experience of delivering literacy and reading/writing recovery programmes
Evidence of fulfilling the Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards and or ability and potential to fulfil them within the first 6 months of the role
Relevant qualifications that help demonstrate evidence towards the above
Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths
Relevant qualifications at A level or equivalent to at least NQF Level 3
Evidence of specialism in specific curriculum areas or areas of particular learning difficulty
Qualifications relevant to subject area they will be based in
Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, ICT Qualifications and experience relevant to the subject area they will be based in
A full person specification is available in the job pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.