Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Hyde Park School are looking to appoint an inspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will play a key role delivering high quality teaching and learning throughout the school. The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will be committed to providing a creative and invigorating learning environment for all children.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) you will work collaboratively with the Teacher to deliver high quality lessons and interventions which form part of the school curriculum. You will be driven to support teachers to help raise attainment standards and encouraging children to reach their full potential.

We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants who: 

·        Have experience of working within a primary school or early years setting

·        Have an understanding of effective teaching methods and able to plan, organise and support teaching and learning activities

·        Can build relationships with and nurture pupils to enable positive educational outcomes

·        Experience implementing positive behaviour strategies

·        GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English grade C/4 or above

·        Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working

·        NVQ2/3 or equivalent or working towards the qualification is desirable

About the School
Join our team at Hyde Park Schools, where we're dedicated to fostering well-being and mental health through innovative teaching methods. Our three-form entry school is deeply rooted in the community, offering exciting opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Embrace a culture of lifelong learning, creativity, and teamwork in an inclusive, vibrant environment. With a focus on effort, cooperation, problem-solving, and leadership, we strive for excellence in preparing pupils for a dynamic world. Enjoy our half-termly staff socials and contribute to our strong home-school partnership. Experience our distinctive character and ethos firsthand – Hyde Park Schools is where education meets inspiration!

About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number below.

01752 225314

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.