Job Description

Salary

FTE 30,618 - 24/25 rate, subject to 25/26 increase

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Stourbridge

Job category/type

All Primary Key Stages

Date posted

27/06/2025

Job reference

REQ003651



Job Title: HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours: 37.5

Salary: FTE 30,618 - 24/25 rate, subject to 25/26 increase

Location: Ham Dingle Primary School, Old Ham Lane, Pedmore, Stourbridge, DY9 0UN

Contract Type: Fixed term - 12 months

Closing Date: 4th July 2025

Short listing: 4th July 2025

Interviews: W/C 7th July 2025



Ham Dingle Primary has an exciting opportunity for a HLTA to join our team for the 25/26 academic year.



You will work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for pupils.

The successful applicant will need to:


Have a relevant qualification (or equivalent) and good literacy and numeracy skills. Have a working knowledge of the national curriculum to support and extend learning under the direction of the class teacher. Have high standards and present as a positive role model for pupils. Have a positive attitude and be able to work as part of a successful and supportive team. Be able to show initiative when required. Liaise with parents/carers to build positive relationships. Be willing to develop their own skills through participation in training opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITES

Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils' responses as appropriate

Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour

Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher

Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher

Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate

Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate

Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required.

Any other duties required, commensurate with the responsibility and level of this post.


You may also undertake some or all of the following:

Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training

Update pupil records

Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities

Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits

Support pupils in using basic ICT

Undertake moving and handling activities as required.



Our safeguarding and day-to-day practice around keeping children safe, and working with families ensures that you will really feel that what you do on a daily basis is highly positive and makes a difference to children's lives. We are excited to be able to offer you:
A wonderful place to work with excellent, hardworking pupils with amazing learning behaviours and attitudes to working; Hardworking, supportive and highly entertaining staff committed to achieving excellence for all. 9 INSET days, 3 completely dedicated to planning and preparation.




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For more information, please contact: Mrs Leonie Davies, Business Manager - info@hamdingleprimary.co.uk

Tel No. 01384 900753

Ham Dingle Primary is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.