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HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

South Ascot Village School
35 Hours per Week | Term Time Only
RBWM Support Staff Scale 3 Point 5 (£28,409 FTE / £22,607 Actual)

Lead Learning. Inspire Confidence. Help Every Child Thrive.

South Ascot Village School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting children of all abilities, confident in leading whole-class learning, and committed to helping every pupil flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

As a HLTA, you will work closely with teachers to support teaching and learning across the school, deliver planned lessons in a teacher's absence, provide targeted interventions, and help create a learning environment where every child feels valued, included and inspired to succeed.

The Successful Candidate Will:
  • Have experience supporting teaching and learning in a primary school setting.
  • Be confident delivering lessons and managing a classroom in a teacher's absence.
  • Be passionate about supporting children of all abilities and backgrounds.
  • Be committed to promoting inclusion, equality and safeguarding.
  • Consistently encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
  • Plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
  • Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
  • Be comfortable working with children across different age groups, including those with additional and complex needs.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to professional growth.
We Can Offer:
  • Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
  • A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high-quality teaching and learning.
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
About South Ascot Village School

At South Ascot Village School, we believe that every child can succeed. Our values-driven approach, strong relationships and commitment to excellence ensure that children are supported, challenged and encouraged to achieve their very best. We are proud of our ethos:"Together We Have Strength."

Safeguarding

South Ascot Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

What this role involves

General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Work closely with families and carers
  • Help teachers prepare materials
  • Set up classrooms ready for lessons
Typical pay (UK)
£19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
Typical hours
16 to 37 term time
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Applications open on South Ascot Village Primary School's own careers site.