Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching AssistantHours: 19.5 hours (Wednesday - Friday 08.30 – 15.30)Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027Salary: Grade JG5, SCP 12-19 (£28,598.00 - £32,061.00)Actual Salary: £13,238.48 - £14,841.56 per annumStart Date: 1st September 2026The RoleWe are looking for an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays, working throughout the whole primary phase. It is mainly for covering teachers for their PPA time but is also for covering sickness or teachers attending network meetings or training.The successful applicant will be a highly flexible and proactive practitioner who will be able to deliver high quality lessons. They will have a regular timetable which tends to remain the same week on week.The role is to work flexibly as part of a team, under the direction of class teachers to provide teaching and learning support to pupils, teachers and the wider school community.Teachers will ask the successful candidate to teach subjects where the planning comes from a scheme or the teacher has planned. You will not be expected to plan for lessons.We are looking for:A flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solverSomeone that can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, the staff team and parentsA committed person confident in working with the class teacher to support/develop learning of the whole classSomeone that can use their own initiativeA person with a good sense of humourSomeone who can demonstrate strong behaviour managementA person who is self-motivated, creative and flexibleIn return our friendly, engaging and exciting school can offer:A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community really mattersA strong, collaborative culture of hard-working, dedicated staff who support one anotherSkilled and enthusiastic staff that are committed to further developing their practiceCaring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasmAn opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their familiesA commitment to CPD opportunitiesWarm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors, parents and strong links with our ChurchOur School:St Andrew’s is a church school in the village of Congresbury. We are blessed with the most wonderful grounds that are spacious and full of opportunities in which to grow and learn, with St Andrew’s Church overlooking our youngest children’s playground. The most recent Ofsted inspection, June 2025, saw the school maintain its good judgement. The report stated that our vision of “growing together” permeates throughout the school and highlighted that ‘The wider development programme is a strength of the school and worthy of being shared’. SIAMS judged our school as an ‘Excellent’ church school: “meaningful relationships and partnerships enable all within the school to flourish”. Driven by our Christian vision of “growing together”, we are a highly inclusive school. We are passionate about ensuring that every child leaves our school with the skills and experiences required to lead happy and successful lives. Children at our school develop their unique character with the support and guidance of the staff, their families and our church.The Trust:The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools. We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home Closing Date: Friday 12 June at 09.00Interview Date: Tuesday 16 JuneEarly applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.