Higher Level Teaching Assistant

KS1- KS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning

Specialism in Literacy, Math or Art to start in May 2025

Salary (Level 4)

Scale 6 Spinal point 26 – 28 £36,345- £37,437

(pro rata for 39 weeks)

As an inclusive Christian school, we place God at the centre of all we do, we nurture, inspire and empower every child so they can live life in all its fullness.

St Stephen’s C / E Primary School requires a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with teachers to raise the attainment of pupils across the school.

This is a post for 35 hours per week, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.

The post is term time only plus INSET days (39 weeks). Salary scale points 26 – 28.

We are looking for staff who have experience in working with children or are planning to become a teacher in the future, have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and can work under the direction of the class teacher to raise attainment.

The HLTA role is vital to the school and involves the planning and preparation of lessons and learning activities. You will be required to cover full classes in the absence of colleagues. You will also be required to manage and supervise pupil behaviour, and contribute to the maintenance of effective school administration. Are you driven to enable all children to succeed? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join us on a remarkable journey and contribute to achieving our vision to ensure that all children reach their full potential and become life-long learners.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

Is enthusiastic and open-minded about teaching and learning.
Will be proud to be a part of our school and will uphold our ethos and values.
Is enthusiastic about working as part of a team at all levels: year group, phase and school.
Puts children at the centre of their work.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

a caring ethos and a staff team who support each other
an exciting vision for the future of our learning community
a commitment to your professional development
scope to develop ideas and innovate
staff who trust in each other and thrive on working as a team
strong and sensitive leadership by Senior Leaders

TO APPLY

Please download a Southwark Diocesan application form and supporting documents from the school's website www.st-stephens.lambeth.sch.uk. Please email your completed application form to Diana Abiri-Noah at teachlambeth@st-stephens.lambeth.sch.uk.

Deadline for application: Sunday 13th April 2025

Shortlisting Monday 14th April 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 24th April 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

St Stephen’s School is committed to safeguarding children, and this commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs.

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School