Vacancy For Higher Level Teaching Assistant  

Grade F - £22,646 - £24,567 per annum, pro-rated 

(£27,711 - £30,060 full time equivalent) 

35 hours per week / Term time + 1 week  

Permanent 

Start date – on successful completion of the recruitment checks 

Upwell Academy have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to complement our talented, committed and happy education team. This position is permanent and is due to start on the successful completion of the recruitment checks.  

 Upwell Academy is a primary academy based in Upwell, Wisbech and our biggest asset and number one priority is our children. We focus on their development through high-quality teaching that provides a rich, broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum, full of enjoyable and memorable learning experiences. 

Our Ambitious Vision is shared by all those who help contribute towards your child's education and therefore all staff and parents have a shared understanding of it. Everything we do as a school encourages each child to achieve their very best so that all pupils, in close partnership with parents (and all key stakeholders) reach for the highest levels of personal achievement and development possible. We genuinely care about each member of our school and view Upwell Academy as an integral part of the community. 

 Role Purpose  

To work as a Teaching Assistant but to a higher level of expertise and experience, able to undertake or contribute to the development of strategies and policies and able to work with greater freedom and initiative. 

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/ groups or short term for whole classes under an agreed system of supervision. 

Skills & Experience   

  English and Maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or equivalent 

  We can offer:   

Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description.    

 The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.   

 If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.   

 Closing date: 17th April 2025 at 9am

Interview date:  25th April  2025