Higher Level Teaching Assistant

More than one location, Isle of Wight local authority

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 May 2025

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the local authority. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week (46.2 weeks per year)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Please contact the school
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537.00 to £33,699.00 per annum pro rata
• Pay scale: Grade 6 - Scp 18-22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional HLTA to join our dedicated team. As a qualified HLTA with a proven track record of accelerating pupil progress, you will be passionate about children's learning through the curriculum. Knowledge of supporting pupils with additional educational needs to work in a small class environment would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

Situated on the Isle of Wight within 10 minutes’ drive of each school, St Francis and St Blasius are thriving primary schools with a strong focus on helping every child achieve their God-given potential. With an Ofsted rating of 'Good' and a commitment to core values, the school boasts beautiful premises that provide an inspiring environment for learning.

Join our dedicated team at St Francis and St Blasius Primary Academy and be part of a school that is committed to helping every child achieve their God-given potential. With our Ofsted 'Good' rating, core values, and beautiful school premises, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils.

The Executive Headteacher welcomes all prospective candidates to visit our school prior.

A relocation allowance may be considered for the right candidate.

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.

About the schools

• Website: Isle of Wight local authority website
• Email address: j.rooney@stfrancisventnor.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/isle-of-wight-local-authority

We are One Council working to the same outcome with the Island's community at the centre of what we do.

Working for the Council is more exciting than you might imagine and more varied than you think.

Join us and you can

Grow a career with purpose
Have freedom to reach your potential
Improve the lives of Island people
Make a difference in our local community
Ensure our Island is a great place to live, work and visit

School Details

St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England/Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-catholic-and-church-of-england-primary-academy

St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-blasius-shanklin-cofe-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Isle of Wight local authority

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.rooney@stfrancisventnor.org.

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