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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3SN

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: The post is for full time (on a 32 hour contract, term-time only).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: H4-6 depending on qualifications/experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

A great opportunity has arisen to join the staff of our successful school!We require an enthusiastic, committed and talented HLTAto join ourteam. The post is for full time (on a 32hour contract, term-time only) supporting across the school in a support capacity as well as leading some PPA cover, 1:1 or small group work and potentially leading a subject within the school.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support for pupils:

• To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupils to be supported and challenged;
• To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities;
• To aid pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:

clarifying and explaining instructions;

ensuring the child/ren are able to use equipment and materials provided;

assisting in weaker areas or challenging the most able;

helping children to concentrate and complete work set;

meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence;

developing appropriate resources to support learning;

providing support for individual children inside and out of the classroom to enable them to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

• To establish a constructive relationship with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs;
• To promote the inclusion of all children. This may include:

- supporting students with physical disabilities including personal care

- work flexibly according to the needs of the child

- support students in lessons, small groups and 1:1, to enable students with specific learning needs to access their curriculum

- provide feedback and records of progress/difficulties to the SENCo as appropriate

- undertake administrative tasks at the direction of the SENCo, including assisting with routine student testing

- promote student independence and develop students’ confidence and self-esteem

• To set demanding and challenging expectations and promote self-esteem and independence;
• To provide the necessary pastoral care to enable children to feel secure and happy;
• To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement;
• Be engaged in the development of the school, taking part in peer review processes, and contribute to the improvement of the school.
• Safeguard children’s wellbeing and ensure the maintenance of public trust in the teaching profession as part of their professional duties

Support for teachers:

• Assist the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development and planning of a suitable programme of support for pupils;
• Monitor pupil’s responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement as directed;
• Provide detailed and regular feedback about the children to the teacher (and SENCo where appropriate);
• Contribute to the maintenance of children’s progress records;
• Participate in the evaluation of support programmes;
• Promote excellent behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with the Behaviour for Learning Policy and encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviour;
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers;
• Administer tests and assessments and undertake marking of children’s work under direction of class teacher;
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other such tasks in order to support teaching

Support for the Curriculum:

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of equipment/resources required to meet lesson plans/relevant learning activities to support the delivery of an enriched curriculum;
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Support for the School:

• Be fully aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures, especially those related to child protection and health and safety, confidentiality and data protection and Code of Conduct; reporting all concerns to a Designated Senior Person or teaching staff in their absence;
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop;
• Contribute to the Church School ethos and aims and vision of our school;
• Provide an inspiring, supportive and aspirational environment, built on Christian values, which actively promotes equality and diversity.
• Be part of a learning culture which is committed to the pursuit of excellence and achieving the vision for the school.
• Build strong and effective partnerships with parents, the wider community and beyond.
• Promote a positive learning culture, that is safe, exciting and challenging for all and develops the spirituality of all.
• Appreciate and support the work of other professionals, liaising with and consulting colleagues;
• Attend and participate in meetings as required and be proactive in reading minutes;
• Engage in Continued Professional Development and Learning, supporting our learning for all culture;
• Contribute to reviews of pupils’ progress as appropriate;
• Prepare and present displays of children’s work as required;
• Undertake duties from time to time as required by the Headteacher, this may include break and lunch duties. Proactively engage in these duties to support children’s social and emotional development.
• Support the school is becoming more sustainable and make every effort to be climate aware and active within the school

As a PPA Teacher:

The PPA Teacher will:

• Implement all agreed school policies and guidelines;
• Support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and staff;
• Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks;
• Be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning;
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment, that promotes a growth mind set and where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils;
• Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into planning;
• Work with school leaders to track the progress of individual children and intervene where pupils are not making progress;
• Report to the class teachers on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;
• Promote the school’s code of conduct amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's Behaviour for Learning Policy and the Anti-bullying Policy;
• Participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation and check/respond to emails regularly;
• Engage in Continued Professional Development and Learning;
• Communicate effectively with the SENCo and with specialists from outside agencies;
• Make effective use of ICT to enhance learning and teaching and actively promote e-Safety;
• Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom where necessary;

Subject Leadership

• HLTAs may be asked to take responsibility for a curriculum subject or other area and contribute to school leadership by effectively monitoring the standards of teaching and learning within the subject/other area. Subject leaders are expected to contribute to whole school improvement planning and evaluation. This includes but is not exhaustive of: writing an annual subject SEF, creating a subject action plan which is reviewed termly, subject monitoring (in line with school monitoring plan), writing/updating subject policy, CPD opportunities, networking, ensuring there is a broad and balanced curriculum with clear links made between subjects.

What the school offers its staff

At St. Michaels, we take a holistic approach to the education of our children and during their time with us they make excellent academic progress. But the outcomes we achieve are much more far reaching than this; we also place great emphasis on developing the whole child through focusing on good manners, honesty, showing respect, cooperation and collaboration, taking responsibility for themselves and others, doing the right thing, being kind and generally being good people and good citizens. St.Michaels is committed to providing an all-round excellent primary education which is rooted in such fundamental British values as: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. This is all done in keeping with the school’s distinctive Christian character.

We have a highly skilled and cohesive staff team who always put our children first and strive for excellence in everything they do. We have a positive, ‘growth mindset’ attitude and adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome obstacles and enable all children and adults to achieve their full potential. We encourage children to be confident, independent learners, who understand that achieving success requires effort, practice and perseverance and that making mistakes is an essential part of the learning process.

As a school we are forward thinking and are always looking for ways to improve through training, learning from best practice, partnership working and constantly reflecting on what we do as we improve child outcomes.

Our focus is on meeting the individual needs of every child to ensure they develop the skills they need to reach their full potential and be ready for secondary school. We encourage parents / carers to be involved in their children’s learning as much as possible, and to work in partnership with us for the benefit of their children.

Visitors often comment on the positive atmosphere in the school and particularly how well-behaved, happy, and hard-working our children are. Being a church school, means any decision made comes from a place of love for the whole child. We are a school for families with a Christian faith, different faiths and also those with no faith who encourage our children to be outward looking but reflective, knowledgeable and curious.We can offer you a fabulous learning spaceto work in and children eager to learn and be creative.

St Michaels Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references’. Please do refer to the attached Values Based Recruitment guidance for further detail about our commitment to safer Recruitment.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Michael's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: head@stmichaelsjmi.herts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01279652607
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-church-of-england-primary-school-bishop-s-stortford

Arranging a visit to St Michael's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@stmichaelsjmi.herts.sch.uk.

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