Higher Learning Teaching Assistant
Wirksworth Junior School, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FDThis job expired on 11 September 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 September 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 33 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 9
Higher Learning Teaching Assistant job summary
Wirksworth Junior School wish to appoint an excellent Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our happy and supportive school. This role is permanent.
The post would be required to cover leadership and PPA cover as well as supporting in class for 33 hours a week, with opportunities for overtime. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who can work alongside our staff and add to our newly designed Guerrilla Curriculum.
This role may suit a newly qualified teacher who has not been appointed or someone who is currently a HLTA in school at the moment. The successful candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm and excitement, and an interest in a subject specialism, such as: French, Music or Art, however those which show passion for a hobby or have a skill which could broaden and deepen our curriculum are encouraged to apply.
Applications are welcome from those qualified to at least NVQ Teaching Assistant Level 3 or those teaching qualifications. This role may suit an Early Career teacher to gain more teaching experience.
The school offers a comprehensive wellbeing package, including sick pay and paid urgent, personal and domestic days.
Working for us you will be offered flexibility for your family/personal circumstances; access to medical support from SAS; paid absence leave; 5 pro-rota urgent/personal days and a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body.
Visits to the school are actively encouraged and will be seen as a part of the interview process of interest in our school.
The post is to start as soon as possible.
If you wish to find out more about the school please call us on: 01629 822457 or email headteacher@wirksworth-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk We thank you for taking the time to read our advert and we look forward to reading your application. Closing date is: Sunday 11th September Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 19th September
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
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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About Wirksworth Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 96 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wirksworth Junior School website
- Email address
- headteacher@wirksworth-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01629 822457
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