£22,433 per annum (Band F; SCP 12) PRO-RATA
17.5 hours, 8.45am to 12.15pm Monday to Friday; term-time only
Contract fixed term initially until 31st August 2021.
We are looking a dedicated and skilled High Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4) to work in Lydiate Primary School to commence as soon as possible, initially until the end of the July 2021 school term. The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) post is linked to Government catch up funding and the candidate would be required to cover classes from Y1 to Y6 to release the class teacher to deliver catch-up. The candidate may also be required to deliver group interventions and provide pastoral support.
The purpose of the post is to provide and deliver learning activities to whole classes of pupils from years 1 to 6 when the class teacher is not present. The HLTA will plan, prepare and deliver lessons and assess, mark, record and report on development, progress and attainment, under the direction of class teachers. In addition, the HLTA will work independently with whole classes and groups of pupils and deliver group interventions
It is essential that the candidate has excellent literacy and numeracy skills, and strong experience of delivering quality learning activities in a primary school environment. The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. S/he must meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards and hold an NVQ Level 3 or above in Specialist Teaching & Learning Support, Teaching & Learning Support, CCLD or equivalent. We would also accept applicants from those with Qualified Teacher Status with experience at primary level.
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), plus two references, and right to work in the United Kingdom.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification, which is in the ‘job description’ box below, when completing your application form (see ‘apply below’ box). CVs are NOT accepted. No agencies, please.
The position is term-time and will commence as soon as schools fully return and run initially to 31st August 2021.
Hours: Monday – Friday. 8.45am – 12.15pm (17.5 hours in total each week)
Application forms should either be completed online using the link below by 10am on Tuesday 6th April 2021.
Interviews will take place early April 2021.
