Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Main Areas of Responsibility

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your areas of responsibility will include:

Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring children and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development.

The management and development of teaching within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training

Under an agreed system of supervision, taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning

Supporting children, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all (e.g. SEN, EAL, More Able, all underachieving groups)

Encouraging children to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare, and supporting the inclusion of children in all aspects of academy life

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

NVQ Level 3, or equivalent

Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs

Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs

Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

At least two years’ school based experience as a TA, or equivalent

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. 

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about  on our website. 

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

About Us

At Harris Primary Academy Benson, we aim to make learning irresistible, ensuring our children develop a genuine, life-long love of learning. We strive for every child to flourish by delivering an enjoyable curriculum that allows all pupils to succeed academically, physically, emotionally, and socially. There is plenty of time for fun and creativity throughout the school day, and everything we do is underpinned by dedicated teaching of reading, writing, and maths. This combination means our children become eager, confident, and imaginative learners. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do at the academy. It is our unwavering ambition to empower all our children to become compassionate, polite, and ambitious global citizens of the future. We are extremely proud to be part of the Harris Federation, which comprises over 50 primary, secondary, and all-through academies across London. As part of this thriving community of schools, we benefit from the ability to share, learn, support, and challenge each other