Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Permanent, Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

33.5 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. 

Salary: PCD8i (£32,597 FTE) pro rata 

 Orgill Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming school where children are at the heart of everything we do. With a passionate and dedicated staff team, high expectations, and a commitment to excellence, we strive to provide every pupil with an outstanding educational experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our thriving school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development across the primary age range.

As an HLTA at Orgill, you will play a key role in school life. You will:

• Support pupils across the school, both in class and through pastoral care
• Step confidently into the classroom to supervise or lead learning when required
• Deliver engaging learning experiences and contribute to high-quality teaching
• Use ICT creatively to enhance pupil progress and engagement
• Work closely with teachers, families, and professionals to support every child
• Support pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND
• Take on a variety of responsibilities that make each day rewarding and different

We are looking for someone who:

• Meets HLTA national standards (or has equivalent experience and expertise)
• Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Has strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills
• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships
• Is organised, proactive, and highly motivated
• Is committed to high standards and helping all pupils reach their full potential
• Has experience working across the primary age range
• Has an interest or experience in supporting pupils with SEND
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

In return, we offer:

• A rewarding and varied role where you can truly make an impact
• Excellent opportunities for Continued Professional Development
• A friendly, supportive, and hard-working staff team
• Happy, motivated pupils who are eager to learn

Application forms and further details are available via email businessmanager@orgill.cumbria.sch.uk 

 Orgill Primary school is committed to safeguarding its staff and pupils and the successful applicant will be appointed on completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of professional references. 

 Closing date for applications: Friday 15^th May with interviews taking place the following week 

General Information

The following information can remain on your website regardless of whether you have any current vacancies.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.  However, amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020)) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'.  This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or Unlock.org.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record and other sanctions self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prohibitions and disqualifications, to be returned to the school prior to the date of the interview.  You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.  If your application is successful, this criminal record self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. 

In addition to the above, as part of our due diligence checks, the school reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates.  This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.

Please note it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.