Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) - Bembridge C of E Primary School
Job Posted: 13 June 2025
- Contract Term: Fixed Term
- Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: Hay Scale 8, £22,660 to £24,760 per annum (FTE £29,884 to £32,654)
- Industries: Education
32.5 hours per week (44.89 weeks per year)
Fixed term for 1 year from September 2025 with possibility to extend
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Acting Headteacher: Mrs Theresa Wall
Walls Road, Bembridge, PO35 5RH
Tel: 01983 872668
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bembridgeceprimary.co.uk
Bembridge CE Primary is a happy, successful and welcoming school in the heart of the community with strong Christian values that are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit an experienced HLTA to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have experience across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and will be dedicated to fostering high standards of attainment and behaviour. They should demonstrate a proven track record of accelerating pupil progress. The role primarily involves working with small intervention groups and providing absence cover when required.
We are looking for a HLTA who
- Has high expectations for both themselves and the children they teach
- Is enthusiastic and committed to supporting children to enable them to reach their full potential
- Is creative and passionate about learning
- Is a committed team player, willing to contribute to our school and community
- Can demonstrate strong pupil development
In return we can offer you
- Amazing children who are keen and enthusiastic about their learning
- Excellent behaviour
- A supportive environment to develop and grow your role
- High expectations for children and staff
Visits to the school can be arranged after school hours. Please contact the School Business Manager via e-mail [email protected] to make the necessary arrangements or to request an application pack.
All applications will need to be returned to the School Business Manager at [email protected].
Closing date for applications: Noon on 4th July 2025
Interviews: Week beginning 8th July 2025
SAFEGUARDING:
Bembridge CE Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The Isle of Wight council and its schools recruit according to the council’s safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. References will be requested prior to interviews.
This School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
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The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.