HLTA

Salary: Grade 5, £27,715 - £29,578 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £19,209 - £20,500 per annum (0.69309 FTE)

About us and the role

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)? If so, apply for this exciting position today and join our dedicated primary team.

In this role, you will work under the direction and within an agreed system of supervision from a qualified teacher, supporting the planning, delivery, and assessment of learning activities for individuals, groups, and whole classes. You will deliver high-quality learning opportunities, including covering PPA time, and will play a key role in advancing pupils’ learning across the curriculum.

You will have a strong understanding of the HLTA standards, excellent behaviour management skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and promote the inclusion of all pupils.

If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to safeguarding and wellbeing, and ready to contribute to a supportive and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Meadows is a brand-new primary school in Bishop’s Stortford. Surrounded by fields and new housing estates, the school is a centre for the new community developing in the north of Bishop’s Stortford. The school is rated “good” with “outstanding” in personal development.

Avanti Meadows is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. “From the very start, pupils develop the deep consideration for others, self-reflection and kind relationships that are at the heart of this school.” Avanti Meadows Ofsted Inspection Report, March 2024

Our school is a vibrant, exciting place to be that is open to big ideas and creativity, all with a genuine focus on pupil and staff wellbeing.

“Through our yoga sessions, children are learning to self-regulate, they are learning that they have the ability to control themselves, to try and calm themselves down and to be in the moment” - Sara Thompson, Yoga Teacher

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

What will you do?

• Support child learning by acting as a role model, meeting personal needs while encouraging independence
• Assisting children with special educational needs through specific programs and individual education plans (IEHCPs)
• Ensure compliance with child protection, health, safety, and data protection policies
• Participate in ‘out of school’ activities and professional development opportunities

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Excellent level of literacy and numeracy skills or qualifications to NVQ level 2 English and Maths
• Experience of working with children with additional learning needs
• Ability to understand the role of parents and carers, with the ability to relate and build excellent working relationships
• Ability to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on pupils progress
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.