Advanced Level Teaching Assistant

Kirkby High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PP

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  15 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm), term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,421 - £28,770
• Actual salary: £19,724 - £21,477
• Pay scale: NJC Grade F, SCP points 12-17 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join a successful and established Inclusion Faculty. The postholder will work with individuals and small groups who have specific educational needs. Experience with secondary pupils preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

A Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification is desirable and a Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about supporting education
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• Be flexible and adaptable in a busy educational environment
• Have the ability to work well in a team and independently
• Have a working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Have the ability to relate to young people
• Be able to inspire, influence, challenge and motivate, leading by example
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Health and Pension
• Excellent facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

KHS Recruitment Pack - Advanced Level Teaching Assistant June 2024.docx - 1.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About Kirkby High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 949 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kirkby High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kirkby-high-school (opens in new tab)

Kirkby High School is a vastly improving 11-16 mixed
comprehensive of around 960 students where we continually strive
to provide the highest standards for our whole school community. All
staff at Kirkby High School fully embrace our philosophy: Excellence
for All.

Kirkby High School stands at the centre of our local community and
we believe that we offer our young people guidance and aspiration
to be the best they can be in all aspects of life. Quality teaching and
learning, supported by reliable pastoral systems, ensure that
students are preparing well for later life.

We believe in building a culture of resilience and tolerance in which
our students can thrive. Our aim is to increase our students’ selfbelief
and to show them that they can be what they want to be.

Arranging a visit to Kirkby High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net.

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