Job Description

Job title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Pay Range: £27,412 - £28,779 (Point 9 - 12) This is the full-time equivalent pay. Actual pay £20,598 - £21,625. This includes fringe allowance.

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time (5 days a week, term time plus non-pupil days)
3 or 4 days a week would be considered for the right candidate

Contract Term: Temporary with a view to permanent from September 2025

Hours a week: 32 hours per week(adjusted if reduced days)

Application Close: 31/01/2025 at 12 noon

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational HLTA who will share our Christian vision that our children will nurture and grow to pursue excellence in all areas. Moreton C of E Primary School is a good school, located in the heart of rural Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to join us and become part of our strong community.

We are looking for a HLTA who:

• is enthusiastic and dedicated in engaging children in their learning
• has a passion for delivering lessons in creative and imaginative ways
• is confident to cover classes as required
• is prepared to deliver a particular foundation subject across the school such as music or languages (subject to be agreed depending on candidate's experience)
• has high expectations of achievement and behaviour for all pupils
• is committed to the Christian ethos of the school

We can offer you:

• a caring and welcoming ethos where everyone is valued
• a team of dedicated and hardworking staff
• happy, confident, well behaved and friendly children who are eager to learn
• supportive Governors and Parents
• a strong commitment to your continuing professional development and personal well-being

This is a opportunity for an experienced LSA who wishes to progress in their career or for an existing HLTA. We support those who wish to undertake the HLTA qualification. We provide a comprehensive induction with allocated mentor to support with teaching. The role would include covering classes for PPA or management time. Planning is provided. If you have a passion for a particular subject to teach, we will do our best to accommodate this. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

To arrange a visit or for further information please contact: admin@moreton.essex.sch.uk or telephone 01277 890255. We hope to meet you.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to follow this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.