Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Ashley Church of England Primary School, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HX

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 October 2024 at 5pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,641.00 - £25,592.00 Annually (Actual) GST E1-E6 £25,528-£30,189 FTE. Actual salary 36 hrs per week, 38.6 weeks per year. Pro rated for PT positions

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will play a key role delivering high quality teaching and learning throughout the school (term time only).

The role will include:

covering classes whilst teachers have PPA time, or are absent

playground duties

small intervention group work

some 1:1 assistance with SEN children

supporting in class alongside a class teacher

The successful candidates will work within a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team. There are excellent opportunities professional development and there is strong support for staff welfare, including a new staff well-being area.

The successful applicant will;

be able to develop positive relationships with the pupils which motivate them to learn have excellent communication skills

be an effective team member, able to use their own initiative

be highly ambitious for the children and want to support them in their learning

hold a HLTA qualification

have knowledge and experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs

ideally be someone who is interested in developing their career in Education

You must be able to support the distinctive Christian ethos of the school but you do not have to be a practising Christian.

Hours are 8.25am until 3.10pm.

All applications must be made using the online form – we do not accept CVs as any part of an application.

Your personal statement should include a brief overview of who you are, your strengths and any work experience and/or education you've had. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Please note that we will take up references before the interview. It is essential therefore, that all reference details supplied are correct, up to date and include a current email address.

Ashley School is part of The Good Shepherd Trust. Please take the time to look at our website which will give you more information about our school, our ethos, aims and values.

Applications will be considered as they are received and the school reserves the right to appoint at any point before this date.

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.

The safety and wellbeing of every child in the care of Ashley is our absolute priority. We expect all of our staff, pupils, parents, LGC members, Trust directors, visitors, contractors and third-party professionals to share this view. The safeguarding and protection of children is everyone’s responsibility.

Applying for the job

This 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.

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About Ashley Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 564 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Ashley Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashley-church-of-england-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Ashley is a large primary school for children aged between 4 and 11 (Reception to Year 6). Since September 2021, we have had three classes in each year group, with 630 pupils in the school. We benefit from a huge site which includes a large playing field and a forest school area, where children experience outdoor learning such as gardening, bee-keeping and scientific study.

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