Kings Heath Primary Academy is now recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
About the role
Term‑time, 39 weeks per year, 32.5 hrs per week, Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027.
- Work under the direction and within an agreed system of supervision from a qualified teacher.
- Complement the teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies.
- Undertake specified timetabled teaching duties as agreed with the Headteacher.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also to supervise whole classes occasionally during the short‑term absence of teachers including PPA.
- Provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils (e.g. SEN, EAL, GT, all underachieving groups), by utilizing advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.
Salary & Benefits
- NJC 5 £25,583 per annum, £19,738.54 pro‑rata per annum
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and Recognition Scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Benefits Platform
- Holiday discounts
- Cinema tickets
- Restaurant booking discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
- Have Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills or qualifications equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and maths.
- An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning.
- Ability to organise, lead and motivate.
- Ability to direct the work where relevant of other adults in supporting learning.
- An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
- Good working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.
- Full working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
- Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/ strategies.
- Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.
- Experience of working with children with additional needs.
- Experience of general clerical/ administrative work.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre‑employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance.
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