Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Charter Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DW

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  2 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Term time plus teacher training days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £11,812 - £13,426 pro rata to hours and weeks worked

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-organised HLTA to join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) initially in our school nursery from September 2025.

This role will involve working collaboratively with responsible classroom teacher(s) as a Teaching Assistant by utilising detailed knowledge and specialist skills to undertake ‘specified work’ and provide care and supervision to pupils.

Duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

Under the direction of teaching staff:

Undertaking appropriate planning and preparation of lessons for individuals, groups and whole classes

Delivering agreed lessons and learning experiences to individuals, groups and whole classes as required

Assessing and marking, and reporting on, the development, progress and attainment of pupils

Using specialist skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of students, including those with special educational, physical or emotional needs.

Participating in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job and encourage and support other staff in their development and training.

Assisting in the supervision, training and development of volunteer helpers, students and other staff.

We are looking for someone who: -

Must have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification or Equivalent

Has experience of working with children

Has a working knowledge of the EYFS Framework and the national curriculum and the willingness to develop this knowledge further

Has the ability to relate well to children and adults

Has the ability to lead a class

Is able to support the Class Teacher in the planning and preparation of lessons

Has the ability to inspire, and enthuse

Sets high expectations for all

Has a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, colleagues and the community

Is a team player with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude

What the school offers its staff

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.
• A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking and employee discount schemes.
• Access to a wealth of CPL including The National College, NPQs and the Trust Annual Conference.
• Cashback Health Plan.
• Annual Wellbeing day.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Early_Years_HLTA_-_JD_and_PS.pdf - 493 KB (opens in new tab)

Charter Application Pack - 2025.pdf - 1.81 MB (opens in new tab)

About Charter Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charter Academy website
• Email address: laura.simmonds@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charter-academy

Arranging a visit to Charter Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email laura.simmonds@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk.

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