Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Ref: SCH-VAT-0283 16 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Willow Tree Primary School Location: Huyton Salary: 30060.00 - 33366.00 Department: Educational Support Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 18/07/2025 12:00 Interview Date: 21/07/2025 Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 30.00 Weeks per Year: 44.650 Pay Grade: NJC | SCP17 - SCP23

The Role

Willow Tree Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.

At the heart of our vision is a shared curriculum and approach to teaching and learning across our schools. The International Primary Curriculum and its eight learning goals are deeply embedded across all our academies – providing both rigour and internationally recognised standards for all pupils. The goals, which are shared by everyone in our schools, are:

Resilient
Ethical
Communicator
Collaborator
Thinker
Adaptable
Empathetic
Respectful

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you have the skills and experience to support and inspire young learners? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and supportive team.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who:

Meets Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification or experience
Has Experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is proactive, flexible, and committed to inclusive education.
Has a genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential.

In response, we can offer successful candidates:

· An inclusive and diverse school community

· Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff

· Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust

· A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team

· A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package

Actual Salary £20,870 - £23,166 per annum Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days

If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We warmly encourage visits to our school. Please contact us on 0151 477 8190, visit our website https://willowtree.knowsley.sch.uk/ or email wtpoffice@vantageacademies.co.uk

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

References will be requested prior to interview.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GCSE’s in English & Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)		Essential
Evidence of continuous professional Development		Desirable
QCF Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent qualification.		Essential

Skills

Personal Attributes
Committed	Essential
Dedicated	Essential
Focused	Essential
Great teamworking	Essential
Experience
Current first aid certificate	Desirable
Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations	Essential
Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community	Essential
Personal Qualities
Sense of Humour	Essential
A proven track record of good attendance	Essential
Relevant Skills
Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually	Essential
A strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviour	Essential
Relevant Experience
Experience of working with children with SEND/ additional needs	Essential
Skills to engage and motivate children in small groups	Essential