Inspire young minds and make a real difference every day.
Hillcroft Primary School is looking for a passionate and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Your Opportunity
Working closely with the Headteacher and teaching staff, you'll play a vital role in helping every child thrive. From delivering engaging planned lessons to supporting pupils with a range of learning needs, you'll be at the heart of creating a positive, inclusive and inspiring learning experience for all.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and enthusiastic HLTA who is committed to helping children achieve their full potential. Whether you're leading learning, providing targeted support, or encouraging pupils to grow in confidence, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
What we are looking for
- Hold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and an HLTA qualification (or willingness to undertake)
- Have experience in supporting and delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning
- Be skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.
- Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.
- Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding. P
Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information.
About Hillcroft Primary School
Hillcroft is a happy, vibrant and forward
thinking school, our excellent staff team are committed and dedicated in
ensuring that each and every child is nurtured to achieve their personal best.
We have high standards and expect the best. As part of the Chalklands Cluster,
comprising of four GLF schools within the area, we have a collaborative
approach towards working which means the schools work closely together to
provide an exceptional educational experience to the local communities. The
schools benefit from being able to share resources and support each other where
needed. It will also allow for more opportunities for career progression across
the cluster and give you the chance to enhance your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded
upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43
primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
south of England
- We
work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
identity
- Committed
to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access
to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible
working options
- Generous
holiday allowance
- Work
life and family friendly policies
- Employee
wellbeing initiatives
- Career
pathways and talent management
- Access
to a staff benefits portal
- Community
and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Specialist Point 1 - £28,009
Actual Salary: £23,426.64
Hours: 35hrs per week, 39 weeks per year
Closing Date:
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
