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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Oakdale Junior School

Job Introduction

Oakdale Junior School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Oakdale Junior School

32.5 hours, term time, plus inset days (39 working weeks)

Grade F, SCP 12 - 17 £27,711, £30,060 FTE (£14.36 - £15.58 per hour)

Actual Salary £20,843- £22,609 per annum pro rata

Start: September 2025

Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 (Possible option to become permanent)

Oakdale Junior School is a large, purpose-built school which enjoys a hugely positive reputation within the community it serves. The school is a busy, thriving community with impressive facilities and a supportive senior leadership team. The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.

The school is seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the whole class, with responsibilities including planning and delivering learning activities, covering classes when required, assessing pupil progress, leading small group interventions, and mentoring other teaching assistants, under the guidance of teaching staff.

We would love to hear from you if you:

Have proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant or HTLA in a school setting
Have supported children with SEND, using inclusive and adaptive approaches
Can deliver learning activities to a whole class under teacher guidance
Use effective strategies to promote independent learning and pupil engagement
Are proactive, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development

You will join an established, friendly team and a network of colleagues across the Partnership. Please visit the school website for further information about the school www.oakdalejunior.co.uk . Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Ali Sinclair on 01202 685800.

External candidates: Please send a completed application form to:

office@oakdalejunior.coastalpartnership.co.uk

Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 30th June 2025

Interviews: Monday 7th June 2025

Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Please note, we do not accept CVs from external candidates.