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Grove Academy, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2SR

This job expired on 27 June 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  27 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,105.99 Annually (Actual) Level 5

Cover LSA/HLTA job summary

Cover LSA / HLTA

Reports to Phase Leader / Member of SLT

Salary Level 5, point range 13 to 23, (pro rata, please note salary will be based on 39 weeks starting at (£29,227 FTE) actual salary £25, 105.99.

39 weeks - term time only plus Inset days, 37 hours per week. 8am – 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am – 3.30pm Friday.

Grove Academy are looking for a positive, skilled Cover Learning Assistant / HLTA who has competent computing skills and will be able to deliver computing lessons across the primary phase to a high standard. This is an exciting time to join Slough’s first all-through school as we expand and strengthen our team in order to secure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

We can offer enthusiastic children who are eager to learn, a supportive parent community, friendly, supportive colleagues and an extensive programme of professional development for Learning Support Assistants.

We are seeking a Cover Learning Support Assistant / HLTA who is confident with computing and has extensive experience working with children across the primary age range, including those with EAL and SEND. You will ideally also have experience covering whole classes. A good standard of written and spoken English is essential.

The role will involve covering whole classes from Reception to Year Six for computing. While most of the cover will be timetabled, there might be occasions where (in the absence of the teacher and often at short notice) you will be asked to teach other lessons. Flexibility, adaptability and a good knowledge of the national curriculum are essential.

*Please note, we may close the vacancy before the closing date should we appoint a suitable candidate*

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Grove Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1090 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grove Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grove-academy-sl1-2sr

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