Job Description

Reference number

BUC13719

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Full Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

11 Jun 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

23 Jun 2025

Contact email

bursar@holtspurschool.co.uk



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Overview

We require a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join us in September 2025.

This is a permanent role working 32.5 hours per week 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday working term time only plus one additional week for inset days

Term time only:

Yes

Salary Type:

Bucks pay

Salary details:

Bucks Schools Range 3

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

32.5

Closing date:

23/06/2025 04:00

Interviews to be held:

Week commencing 30/06/2025


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About us

Holtspur School and Pre School is a one form entry primary school with excellent facilities, including a DLD ARP, a large pre-school and superb outside space. We are committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every pupil can achieve their full potential. With a focus on our core values of Caring, Inspiring, and Achieving, we strive to create confident, happy citizens. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dynamic team.

Website:

www.holtspursch.co.uk
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About the role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our pupils' learning and development. You will assist teachers in the classroom, promote inclusion, and lead classes during PPA time. Your contributions will help ensure a high-quality educational experience for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities -

Teaching and Learning:

Support the work of the class teacher to enhance the achievement of all pupils.




Lead and teach classes during teachers' PPA time, ensuring engaging and effective learning experiences.




Promote inclusion by encouraging participation in learning and extracurricular activities.




Use effective behaviour management strategies in line with the school's policies.




Planning and Assessment:




Contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, using your area(s) of expertise.




Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.




Prepare the classroom for lessons, ensuring a stimulating and safe learning environment.

Collaboration:

Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and parents under the direction of the class teacher.




Work collaboratively with colleagues and relevant professionals to support pupil development.




Participate in meetings with parents and carers to discuss pupil progress and barriers to learning.




Professional Development:




Engage in continuous professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge.




Participate in the school's appraisal procedures to reflect on and improve your practice.




Please look at our and Person Specification


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About you

We are looking for a person who thrives professionally as part of a strong team.


We are seeking someone who is an excellent communicator, self-motivated, proactive and well organised.


Do you share in our passion and drive to make a difference to the children of Holtspur?


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Other information

Please do look at our website where you will get a flavour of why we are truly proud of what we do as a team to ensure our children reach their full potential through their enriched learning journeys at Holtspur Primary School and Pre-School.



Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis; the vacancy may be closed early where a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore encourage candidates to submit applications as early as possible.



Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on 01494 574.



Completed application forms need to be sent to bursar@holtspurschool.co.ukHoltspur

School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent convictions and conditional cautions*

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*

For further information on filtering please refer to

Nacro guidance

and the

guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice

(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.