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HLTA & Forest School Leader - hlta-forest-school-leader

Bristol

Job role

• HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 30 hours 30 minutes a week - TTO + 1 week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

HAY 8

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our Fantastic Team at Hambrook Primary School!

We are seeking a High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and Forest School Leader who will:

• Deliver whole-class teaching to cover PPA and leadership time across the school teaching a range of subjects.
• Be our Forest School Leader teaching Forest School to all of our pupils from Reception to Year 6.
• Provide short-notice class cover when required, demonstrating flexibility and a positive, proactive attitude.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be well-organised and adaptable.
• Have a can-do attitude and strong initiative.
• Be passionate about Forest Schools and its impact on pupils.
• Hold a relevant qualification or experience in Forest School (please contact us to discuss this more if you are interested in the role).
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to working with children.
• Have high expectations for all pupils in every aspect of school life.
• Be actively engaged in their own professional development (CPD).
• Thrive in a team-oriented and supportive environment.

What the school offers its staff

Hambrook Primary School is a happy, high-achieving school, and we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our exceptional team as HLTA and Forest School Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for the person with the right skills to join our happy school and lead our fantastic Forest School provision.

What We Offer:

• A happy, supportive staff team that values collaboration.
• Pupils who are eager to learn, well-behaved, and a pleasure to teach (Ofsted rated our pupils' behaviour as Outstanding in November 2023).
• Excellent professional development opportunities, both within our school and through collaboration with cluster schools.
• A strong, supportive HLTA team that works across the school.
• A positive, welcoming working environment where staff look after each other.
• Fantastic school facilities and resources to support teaching and learning which includes our own Forest School with excellent resources and an all-weather shelter.
• An engaged parent community that works in positive partnership with the school.
• Dedicated PPA time, with additional paid hours until 4:00 PM each day for planning, assessments, and marking.

Further details about the role

Working hours and pattern:

Monday

8.30am-12pm

HLTA

1pm-4pm HLTA

Tuesday

8.30am-12pm

HLTA

1pm-4pm HLTA

Wednesday

8.30am-12pm

HLTA

1pm-3.30pm HLTA

3.30pm-5.00pm HLTA to attend weekly staff meeting

Thursday

8.30am-12pm

HLTA

1pm-4pm HLTA

Friday

8.30am-12pm

HLTA

1pm-4pm HLTA

Typically, our HLTA Forest School Leader teaches Forest School sessions two to three afternoons per week, with the remaining afternoons dedicated to PPA cover in classrooms.

Please be aware we have several adverts placed at the moment which includes this role as an option of being part time. Please see our other vacancies on Eteach to see which one is right for you. Please make it clear in your application which role you are applying for.

Please contact the school office to book a tour.

Tour dates:

Thursday 24th April at 4.00pm

Friday 25th April at 9.30am

Wednesday 30th April at 11am

Closing date: 2nd May 2025 at 9am

Interviews to be held on: 7th May 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement

Hambrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@hambrookprimary.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.Sign in to download application formIf you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification Hambrook HLTA.pdf - 369 KB (opens in new tab)Job Description Hambrook Forest School Leader.pdf - 481 KB (opens in new tab)

Closing date for applications: 02-05-2025

Salary: HAY 8

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