Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternFull timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£25,119.00 - £29,777.00 Annually (FTE)Depending on Experience. TTO + 5 daysHigher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summaryThe North Herts Education Support Centre (NHESC) is currently recruiting for a HLTA to work with KS3 and KS4 students.The NHESC works with young people who have been excluded or at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream schools. Our job is to re-engage them with education so that they can have a successful future.To be successful in this role, the applicant must be a strong team player who can work off their own initiative whilst remaining a confident, empathetic and positive character in the Centre. You will be joining a dedicated team of inspirational educators who always put children at the heart of everything they do. The ideal candidate may have a degree and looking to train as a teacher. (A degree is preferable, but not essential.) We are willing to invest in the training and support of the successful candidate whilst training for Qualified Teacher Status. You may have completed a degree a while ago and are looking for a new venture in Education. If so, come and meet us to discuss the opportunity further. What the North Herts ESC offers its staffThe North Herts ESC is part of the ambitious and forward-thinking Nexus Herts. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our students.We offer an innovative induction and professional development programme, recognising that our staff are the key to our success. You will benefit from supportive colleagues, enthusiastic students and we have Ministerial Approval for a new school building, in Letchworth Garden City.Diversity: The North Herts Education Support Centre is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Centre, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.PLEASE COMPLETE THE NHESC APPLICATION FORM VIA TEACH IN HERTSClosing date: 8pm on Sunday 29th September 2024Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by: 2nd October 2024 Interviews will take place week commencing: 7th October 2024'Short Listed candidates are subject to an online search'Start date: ASAPWe reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.The North Herts Education Support Centre is an equal opportunities employer. The centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure Barring Service.We welcome visits to our Centre from potential applicants.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.