Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternFull timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£2,142.25 MonthlyHigher Level Teaching Assistant job summaryWe currently have a vacancy for a Higher Level Teaching AssistantAbout usWilliam Austin Junior School is a large five form entry school, rated good by OFSTED, with well-behaved children who are eager to learn and succeed. Our staff team is supportive, hardworking, committed and have the pupils' best interests at heart. We are well resourced and actively supported by parents and governors alike.About the jobWe are looking to appoint a talented HLTA to work across our school. The hours are 8:30 - 4:30 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Tuesday 8:30 - 5:00, with a daily hour for lunch, term time only plus five training days.You will: be enthusiastic, flexible and have the ability to work as part of a team be able to cover lessons across key stage 2 in all subjects have experience in supporting individual or groups of pupils for interventions have high expectations of yourself and be committed to raising standards be ambitious and ready to take on extra responsibility, or already be a HLTA wanting to develop your role in a different settingWe offer you: a friendly staff team who are dedicated to the children a supportive and experienced HLTA team which you will be a valued part of well planned continuing professional development a positive and well-resourced working environment an annual golden day to be taken in term time access to the LA Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing and mental health support school fleece, staff room refreshments planning and preparation timeVisits to our school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange a visit, or would like an opportunity to discuss this role informally, then please contact the head teacher, Jo Adams on 01582 572100 or visit our website www.william-austin.com for more information about our school, including a virtual tour.Whilst we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses.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.