Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Windhill21, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NE7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
20 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,183.00 - £26,409.00 Annually (FTE) H4 - H5 (Pro-rata)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (8:30am-1:00pm) or 31.25 hours per week (8.30am to 3.15pm)
Monday to Friday, Term time only
Purpose of the Role:
To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
Responsibilities:
Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher;
Support pupils to understand instructions support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils;
Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task;
Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate;
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Higher Level Teaching Assistants:
To cover and lead class teaching, as and when appropriate
Higher Level Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:
Record basic pupil data
Support children’s learning through play
Assist with break-time and lunch-time supervision including facilitating games and activities,
Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits,
Support pupils in using basic ICT,
Administration of tests and assessments,
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.
Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to:
Satisfactory references
Barred list check (regulated activity roles)
Section 128 check (for applicable roles)
Overseas criminal records check (where required) D
Identity check
Right to work in the UK
Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable
Commitment to safeguarding
Windhill21 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Academy’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and Barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Windhill21
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Windhill21 website
Windhill21 is an academy where every child is valued; a school which ignites the spark of curiosity, creativity and individuality. It is through our inspirational teaching and a culture of possibility that the children at Windhill21 achieve their potential. We believe that a ‘growth mindset’ attitude is essential; a belief that hard work and effort leads to success, not just natural talent or ability. Our outstanding OFSTED report (October 2018) and exceptional academic standards are only part of the story. Through dynamic teaching methods and an inspirational ethos, our children will inherit a lifelong zest for learning; building high self-esteem and a strong determination to succeed. The children at Windhill21 are encouraged to explore, invent and create. By steering their natural curiosity, we inspire children to be confident, bold and resilient, needing challenge.
We live in a global society and it is imperative that young people have an understanding of how their actions and choices impact on the lives of others. Our children represent our diverse community and we value the children’s varied contributions. With this in mind, we are committed to developing an inquiry based international curriculum at Windhill21.
Alongside this, we recognise that ICT is progressing at an ever accelerating rate with the capability of exciting and enhancing our curriculum.
Come and see our impressive range of technology we offer and how it is used to enthuse, inspire and immerse the children in their learning.
The strong team of Windhill21 consists of outstanding staff and governors who work tirelessly together using their expertise, enthusiasm and experience to move our school forward. Our dynamic approach and dedication will ensure continuing rewards for Windhill21. Rigour and accountability will be maintained along with a will for everyone, pupils and staff alike, to continue to enjoy success.
If the idea of working at Windhill21 excites you and you feel you have the skills detailed in the person specification, we will be delighted to receive your application.
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