higher level teaching assistant (HLTA)
21.45 hours per week (3 days plus PPA) - Term time only
Pay Scale: S01
Salary: £27741 - 29557 pro-rata
Closing Date: 7th October 2021
Start date: ASAP
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated HLTA to join our friendly, welcoming village school. The role will initially be based in Key Stage 2 but you may be required to cover other classes if needed. The role will involve working in a number of different classes to cover PPA and management release time.
The school has excellent CPD opportunities and a fantastic leadership team who are very supportive.
The successful candidate will:
- Have high expectations of the children both in terms of achievement and behaviour and be committed to raising standards.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently using their own initiative.
- Have experience of working across a range of different year groups.
- Believe passionately in creating an outstanding learning environment and opportunities to ensure all children achieve and make the best possible progress
- Have a talent for bringing learning alive and be successful in securing children's excitement for learning.
- Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
- Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
- Meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Have a good understanding of the national curriculum framework and differentiation
In return, we can offer:
- Motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who deserve the very best opportunities.
- An excellent building with good facilities.
- Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community.
Candidates are welcome to visit the school and this is strongly encouraged. Please call the school to arrange a mutually convenient time.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so by downloading an application form submitting your completed application form to j.spencer@gildersomeprimary.org.uk
For more information about the school and what we offer at Gildersome Primary, please visit the school website www.gildersomeprimary.org.uk
SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Gildersome Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and we seek to promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.