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[240104] Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Goosewell Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9HD

This job expired on 18 February 2024 – see similar jobs

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
18 February 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 January 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £27,803.00 - £30,296.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade E, Point 15-20

[240104] Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Goosewell Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the School as soon as possible.

Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Goosewell Primary Academy, Plymouth, PL9 9HD

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E, Point 15-20, £27,803 rising to £30,296 per annum, pro-rata

Actual Annual Salary: £21,733 rising to £23,681 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed term until July 2024, term time only

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a passionate HLTA who has a real commitment to ensuring every child works towards and achieves their potential.

You will be responsible for covering the class when teachers are absent by delivering high quality lessons already planned by the teacher which form part of the school curriculum. The post will involve supporting children in various Year Groups with developing their skills and knowledge in a range of subjects across the curriculum (e.g RE, IPC etc)

We Offer:

Happy, engaged children who love to learn

Friendly and supportive staff across the school

A fantastic, vibrant and caring community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning.

About the School

At Goosewell Primary Academy, all children are nurtured and encouraged to fulfil their potential by our committed and talented staff. We want all our pupils to be well-rounded and happy learners who are challenged so that they achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their lifelong journey of education. Alongside this, we promote an ethos of children and adults working together respectfully to create a safe and supportive environment that contributes to our community.

Goosewell Primary Academy is a successful, highly regarded three-form entry primary academy with a PAN of 630. The Academy was inspected in December 2019 and received a Good rating: ‘Pupils thrive at Goosewell Primary Academy. They enjoy learning and making friends. Many pupils told inspectors that the school was very friendly and that pupils were kind and well behaved. Pupils learn about the importance of acting respectfully and with empathy for others throughout the curriculum.’

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.  

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please get in touch by calling Antonia Murphy, Office Manager on 01752 482 960 or email at amurphy@goosewell.plymouth.sch.uk

Closing date: for applications is 18th February 2024

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 23 February 2024

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our 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 disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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