Salary:              Grade 9, Point 19 - 25: £28,199 - £31,983 per annum (salary calculated on 37 hours)*

Contract:         Permanent, part time or full time considered, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

 *The salary quoted reflects the annual salary for the position at the time of advertising. Payment will be made in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment, and again if employment ends partway through the school year, to ensure the correct salary is paid for work completed during the academic year.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team at St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Fontmell Magna. This is a classroom‑based role working closely with teachers, support staff and pupils to support high‑quality teaching and learning.

You will deliver agreed learning activities, support pupils of all abilities, and contribute positively to an inclusive school environment. The role includes planning and delivering learning activities and providing classroom cover during PPA time under an agreed system of supervision.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who are HLTA qualified or currently working towards the qualification. We would be particularly interested in applicants with strengths or experience in Art, Music or Physical Education, though all suitably qualified and enthusiastic candidates are encouraged to apply.

The post is up to 37 hours per week, and part-time, job-share, and flexible working patterns will be considered. Please specify your preferred hours within your application.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive school within a Trust with clear strengths and a commitment to continued development.

This role will include:

• Providing classroom cover during PPA time under an agreed system of supervision
• Supporting pupils of all abilities to access the curriculum and achieve their potential
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to enhance teaching and learning
• Contributing to the planning, preparation and assessment of learning activities
• Delivering planned learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
• Assisting with the organisation and management of the classroom

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For more information about our school, please click here to view our careers page.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school office with any questions, via office@standrewsfontmell.co.uk. 

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child.  It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis.  SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification, and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.