HLTA

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and well-organised person to join our team as a permanent HLTA.

17 hours per week, 3 days per week (Thursday & Friday + 1 other day) (38 term-time weeks). Actual Salary £9,650 - £10,151

We would like to hear from you if you:

· have an appropriate HLTA qualification

· have a commitment to engaging, thematic learning which secures good progress

· have experiences/expertise which can enrich our pupils' learning

· have experience across a broad range of primary year groups from Foundation to year 6

· are adaptable, organised and approachable.

We can offer a school which has: -

· a team of friendly, supportive, committed colleagues

· motivated, well-mannered and happy pupils

· a happy workplace and supportive of staff wellbeing

· good resources and learning environment, including a multi-use games area

· a good curriculum

· a supportive team of Governors and a dedicated Parents' Association

· The potential to grow staff

· A good understanding of staff workload

· Strong Leadership Team

The school was visited by OFSTED in May 2024 and continues to be a "GOOD" school. The report mentioned:

- "Pupils are enthusiastic and happy learners. They are proud of their school, confident & meet staff's high standards"

- "Pupils are confident that all adults will help them with any concerns they have"

- "The school has a strong safeguarding culture"

If appointed, you will undertake a range of activities including class cover, interventions, and catch up booster lessons and will have an element of non-contact time to support your planning, marking and assessment.

Curriculum areas covered can reflect your personal strengths and/or follow agreed schemes of work and planning.

There will also be an expectation of supporting lunchtime activities. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

Information about the School

School Vision: To enable everyone, regardless of circumstances, to confidently grow into well-rounded, well-educated individuals with strong moral values, ready for their next steps in life.

Long Ridings Primary School, a popular and thriving two-form entry primary school with 388 pupils. It is a great place to work. The school follows a thematic approach to teaching with half termly opportunities to celebrate our learning. We serve a mixed socio-economic area of Hutton and Shenfield, near Brentwood. Our last Ofsted inspection was in March 2019: rated Good. We are closely involved in Teacher Training as part of the Essex and Thames SCITT - We recruit, train and retain the very best staff. We work closely with other local schools and are outward looking in terms of school development. Our staff are passionate, driven, ambitious and very dedicated. We also believe in a good work-life balance and have time limits on staff meetings. We have an unwavering commitment to nurturing a culture where our children work hard, are kind and take responsibility. Our core values permeate everything that we do.

At Long Ridings Primary School, we strive to ensure that our children are happy, safe and reach their full potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please call the school office to make an appointment. Please complete the application form via Essex School jobs. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical check and all qualifications will be verified.