Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Sherwell Valley Primary School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- F Scale Point 12 – 17 (depending on experience) £24,496 - £26,845 (actual £18,424.77 - £20,191.58)

We are seeking a dedicated individual to come and work initially alongside our talented teaching team. You will need to be experienced and confident in delivering whole class and small group lessons across all subjects and year groups across KS1 & KS2.
Sherwell Valley is a great place to work and to learn and we are excited to be extending our team at this time. Professional development and growth is really important to us and, as a large school, opportunities for both are frequent and diverse. We also benefit hugely from having lovely children, a supportive community and a fabulous school environment.
The successful candidate will have:
- GCSEs at Grade C or above in English and maths (or equivalent qualifications).
- Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NQF Level 3.
- Experience of relevant learning programmes/strategies/codes of practice.
- Understanding of relevant policies/ codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
- Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes and barriers to learning.
- Have trained in relevant learning strategies or have learning support qualifications or a PGCE.
Sherwell Valley Primary School is a successful, oversubscribed school in Torquay. We believe in the potential of all children, who can inspire a love of learning and who are ready to work, as part of our team, to make our school the best we can imagine. Please email your application for recruitment@svps1.com.
An application form, job description and person specification can all be downloaded from the school website: Job Vacancies | Sherwell Valley Primary School (sherwell-valley-primary.torbay.sch.uk)
About the Selection Process
Those candidates whose applications we are pursuing will be contacted shortly after the closing date and invited to interview. At this stage we will take up references unless the candidate explicitly asks us not to contact a referee at this stage.
This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Sherwell Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Interview Date: 31st January 2023
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ2 6ES
- Reference
EK0185
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
F Scale Point 12 – 17 (depending on experience) £24,496 - £26,845 (actual £18,424.77 - £20,191.58)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
30.83 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
27/01/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes