Hours: 8:30am - 12:15pm Monday - Friday, term-time only, (18 hours and 45 minutes per week)
Interview date: 16/06/2025
Fixed term contract: 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2026
As a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA), you will contribute to the continuous development of our well-resourced provision, where there will be plenty of developmental opportunities. We are looking for an experienced HLTA who can demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of children’s development needs, common learning and behavioural difficulties..
The role will include working within a learning framework set by the headteacher, provide teaching and learning support for the educational and personal needs of pupils, which ensures that they have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.
When required, you will supervise the teaching of classes planned by, or with, the class teacher working flexible across KS1 and KS2. In the case of sickness cover, planning may not be available in the first instance. When acting as nominated supervisor you will be required to manage other support staff employed within the classroom environment.
Training and CPD will be offered to support you in the curriculum area you will be teaching and an interest in teaching computing would be desirable
Please see the job description for further details on the responsibilities of the role.
Why choose Bournville?
• Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing KS2 children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. We are a strong team, with a senior leadership team that is 100% behind their staff. Our vision and values are steeped in a nurture approach which are shown in behaviours you will see from staff and pupils alike.
• Personal growth: Bournville is a school that successfully grows leaders and is an amazing place to develop and prepare for future leadership roles for those who want to take their career further.
• Challenge and support: we grow good quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge impact in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community focus: we are deeply committed to our tight community and the many challenges they face and we work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported.
• Investment: we want all of our children to do their best and we also want the same for our school staff team.
What we offer:
• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do
• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare
• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated
• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career.
Bournville Primary School is a large, modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children’s education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. Our teachers encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values and our teaching assistants work alongside teachers to enhance this. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families. We are a nurturing school and adults working in our school will need to have a nurturing attitude towards their work.
We are unable to provide sponsorship under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
Bournville Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.