Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

ATHERSLEY NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Lindhurst Road, Barnsley, S71 3NB

Tel; 01226 288674

www.athersleynorthprimary.co.uk

office@athersleynorthprimary.co.uk

Required as soon as possible

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

PERMANENT

Salary: £22,935 to £25,960

Spinal Points 18 to 23

32.5 Hours, Term Time Only plus 2 INSET days

At Athersley North Primary School, we believe that all pupils deserve the best education available. All pupils are valued, regardless of their background or ability. Pupils are provided with every opportunity to achieve their potential. We combine high expectations and high standards with a strong sense of kindness, inclusivity and enjoyment.

We are looking for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who can deliver lessons across the primary range (Nursery to Year 6) to support PPA cover, cover when teachers are absent from school and provide release time for teachers and leaders.

The role may also include working with groups of children within the class and interventions outside the classroom. The right person will have the drive and ambition to support our children across the school to ensure they get the very best opportunities and provision whilst inspiring a love for learning.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has a HLTA qualification (Level 4 or equivalent)
• Is able to deliver learning activities to whole classes in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2
• Has a proven track record of delivering high quality interventions
• Is committed to raising standards and meeting the needs of individual children
• Is committed to diversity and inclusion
• Is positive, enthusiastic and a team-player
• Is self-motivated, resilient, flexible and able to use own initiative
• Applicants must hold English and mathematics qualifications, at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent

Visits are actively encouraged, please come and see our fantastic school to find out how you can have an impact on our pupils and community. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Please note: the school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Supporting Documents:

Exposure Profile LOW.pdf

Job Description and Person Specification.pdf

Closing Date: 12pm on Friday 16th May 2025

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st May 2025