Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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HLTA position

Hours: 35hrs per week

Grade:Grade 8 Pay Point 15 to point 18 (28,605 – 31,029 pro rata prior to any agreed pay awards.)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our amazing school!

Barwell Church of England Academy is a caring and inclusive junior school rooted in Christian values. Our vision is to ‘love thy neighbour’ in a flourishing school community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and leaders to support high-quality teaching and learning, including providing whole-class cover when required.

• Supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum
• Delivering learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes
• Providing whole-class cover Eg. during PPA and short-term absence
• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion in line with our Christian ethos and policies
• Supporting pupils’ wellbeing, progress and personal development

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is committed to the wellbeing and success of every child
• Ideally holds HLTA status
• Has experience working with children in a key Stage 2 setting and is confident in doing so
• Demonstrates kindness, enthusiasm, professionalism and teamwork
• Shares and actively promotes our school values
• Has a positive outlook and interpersonal skills
• Has high expectations of themselves and their pupils.
• Can support the church ethos of our school.

What Barwell C of E Academy will offer:

• Happy, children with excellent behaviour and are keen learners
• High expectations for all members of the school community
• Supportive staff within the school and community links
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A school that puts children first and at the centre of all policy, practise and decision making.

The closing date for the vacancy is Friday 15th May at 1.00pm

Interview date will be confirmed with successful candidates.

Please note – the official application form MUST be completed (not CVs), together with a cover letter which refers to the job description and personal specification, found in the application pack.

Barwell CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Offers of employment may also be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

Childcare disqualification

Fit for Work

Prohibition from teaching

Right to work

Suitability to work with children

Safeguarding Statement

Barwell CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Offers of employment may also be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Fit for Work
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Suitability to work with children
• Barred list check
• Identity check