Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA)

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

In return we can offer you:

• Amazing children who are keen and enthusiastic about their learning
• 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 s.price@bembridgeceprimary.co.uk to make the necessary arrangements or to request an application pack.

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.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following; We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

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.