Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Bardfield Academy, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4NL

13 days remaining to apply

Closing date
5 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 January 2025

Job details

Job role: HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: The successful candidate will be required to work 32 hours 40 minutes per week, Monday to Thursday 08:15 am to 15:30pm and Friday 08:15am to 14:00pm with a 25 minutes lunch break.
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £19,972.63 to £20,931.67 (Depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with GCSE English and Maths grades A-C (4 and above).
A Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification.
Proven experience working with children in a school and be able to teach whole classes and groups as required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to effectively interact with both children and adults.
The ability to overcome communication barriers and build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
An understanding of the importance of social and emotional well-being and a commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Adaptability to work within a small, specialised team supporting children with diverse needs.
Effective organisational and interpersonal skills, enabling you to manage tasks efficiently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
The ability to work independently and take initiative, taking pride in your work and consistently seeking opportunities to contribute to the team's success.
The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are ‘proud to belong’ to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.
A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.
Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.
An additional week’s holiday in October resulting in a 2-week break during this term.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.

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.