Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Linden Academy is an exceptional primary school that offers a warm, welcoming, and nurturing learning environment for children aged 4-11.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dynamic team at The Linden Academy. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and pastoral needs of our students, ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absences, and contributing to the overall development of our school community.

At The Linden Academy, we are passionate about inspiring young minds and ensuring that in everything we do, we are making a positive impact on our student’s lives. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic HLTA who will take pride in supporting students and delivering engaging lessons that set our pupils up to succeed.

The Linden Academy is a school that is dedicated to providing an outstanding education to every child. Our lovely students, hardworking teachers and staff, and supportive parents create a community that is committed to excellence in all areas of education.

It’s incredibly important to us here at The Linden Academy that all our staff feel valued, listened to, mentored, challenged, and given adequate opportunities to develop.

If you want to grow and develop in a fast paced, dynamic, and successful Academy, come and join us at The Linden Academy!

Key Responsibilities:

HLTA Duties:

• Work collaboratively with teachers to plan and deliver targeted interventions and support programs.
• Assess, record, and report on students’ progress and development.
• Support the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special educational needs.
• Contribute to the preparation of resources and learning materials.

Classroom Support:

• Deliver lessons and supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
• Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Support students in their learning, providing one-on-one or small group assistance as needed.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, following the school’s behaviour management policy.

Pastoral Care:

• Provide emotional and social support to students, fostering a positive and inclusive school environment.
• Monitor and support the overall well-being of students, referring concerns to appropriate staff members when necessary.
• Promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and any incidents that occur during cover periods.
• Assist with the supervision of students during break times, lunchtimes, and on school trips as required.
• Undertake administrative tasks related to the role, such as preparing display boards and organizing classroom materials.

The ideal candidate will have;

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and educational best practices.
• Experience of delivering whole class teaching.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively, maintaining a calm and productive learning environment.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• The ability to challenge and engage children in their learning through creative opportunities
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to different situations and challenges.

Job Specifics:

Start date:  1^st September 2026 or as soon as following this date

Salary: AS 9-14 FTE £27,564 £29,850 pro rata £21,819-£23,628 dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full -Time, Term time + inset days, 39 weeks a year, 33.75 hours per week 8.15am-3.30pm Monday to Friday - with an expectation to sometimes stay for staff training once a week (usually Tuesday) until 4:45/5pm.  Part time would be considered, however Monday and Friday would be essential.

 The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.