Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | b1269606-2894-468c-a2bc-f7e65fd5c7ef |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for delegated learning activities. This involves:
• contribution to the planning and preparing of lessons
• delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or whole classes without the presence of the teacher
• monitoring pupils by assessing, recording and reporting their achievements, progress and development
The successful candidate will:
• be able to share experience of previous good classroom practice
• be able to support the class teacher/year group across the whole curriculum
• have experience of working with their own groups
• be able to show evidence of relevant training such as a HLTA qualification
• ideally have experience of working with children with SEN needs
• display a range of attributes including personal organisation, initiative, enthusiasm and a caring nature
• be flexible, adaptable, and be able to provide support and challenge
Further details and an application form can be found in the recruitment pack available on our website.
What the school offers its staff
We are a thriving school with a team of experienced and friendly staff. At Birchfield we refer to the ‘Teaching Team’, and as a member of that you will be fully supported in your day to day role. The person appointed would be expected to work collaboratively with the class teacher along with many other members of staff.In return we offer you a school with huge ambitions, wonderful children, a dedicated team of staff and supportive parents and Governors. Visits are welcomed and encouraged.
All staff have access to a wide range of benefits including:
• Working well programme, supporting physical and mental health with access to counselling, occupational health and employee assistance programme
• Training and development
• Pension
• Discount schemes including eligibility for the blue light card scheme
• Cycle to work
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for delegated learning activities. This involves:
• contribution to the planning and preparing of lessons
• delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or whole classes without the presence of the teacher
• monitoring pupils by assessing, recording and reporting their achievements, progress and development
The successful candidate will:
• be able to share experience of previous good classroom practice
• be able to support the class teacher/year group across the whole curriculum
• have experience of working with their own groups
• be able to show evidence of relevant training such as a HLTA qualification
• ideally have experience of working with children with SEN needs
• display a range of attributes including personal organisation, initiative, enthusiasm and a caring nature
• be flexible, adaptable, and be able to provide support and challenge
Further details and an application form can be found in the recruitment pack available on our website.
What the school offers its staff
We are a thriving school with a team of experienced and friendly staff. At Birchfield we refer to the ‘Teaching Team’, and as a member of that you will be fully supported in your day to day role. The person appointed would be expected to work collaboratively with the class teacher along with many other members of staff.In return we offer you a school with huge ambitions, wonderful children, a dedicated team of staff and supportive parents and Governors. Visits are welcomed and encouraged.
All staff have access to a wide range of benefits including:
• Working well programme, supporting physical and mental health with access to counselling, occupational health and employee assistance programme
• Training and development
• Pension
• Discount schemes including eligibility for the blue light card scheme
• Cycle to work
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.