Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Buckden CofE Primary School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TTThis job expired on 17 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
17 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 12 hours per week, days flexible.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months initially
Pay scale
- Scale Points 13 to 19 depending upon experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors at Buckden CofE Primary Academy Trust are offering an amazing opportunity for a HLTA or someone with the relevant experience/qualifications or for someone to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA) with the appropriate training, resulting in gaining the HLTA qualification, which will be paid for by the school.
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to provide class cover during Teachers PPA time throughout EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Hours will be worked over Monday to Friday and working hours can be discussed further if you were to be successful in being offered the role.
What the school offers its staff
You will be expected to complete the Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants within your own time outside of your contracted hours. Usually the qualification will be assessed through a combination of written essays, a portfolio of evidence and observation of occupational competence by a tutor assigned to you from the learning provider. The majority of units, assignments and learning materials for the course are accessed through a recognised online learning platform. Usually students have 12 months access to the online learning platform where they may study entirely at their own pace.
This is an exciting opportunity to further your career as a Teaching Assistant within the supportive environment at Buckden Primary Academy. We are looking for an individual with a positive personality and willing to commit to gaining the Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants. Previous experience of working with children is essential and you will also be required to demonstrate good Maths and English skills (Level 2).
Commitment to safeguarding
Buckden C.E. Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service)
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About Buckden CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 341 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Buckden CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- gtipping@bpa.act-academytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01480810241
Buckden Church of England Primary Academy is part of ACT Multi Academy Trust and is a vibrant and welcoming primary school. We pride ourselves on being a school that is at the heart of the local community, having strong links with our local parish church of St Mary’s and the local community of Buckden.
As a Church of England school we place an emphasis on the development of the whole child – both academically, spiritually, physically and mentally. The school has a strong Christian ethos, underpinned by a core set of aims and values developed by our wider community.
Arranging a visit to Buckden CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gtipping@bpa.act-academytrust.org.
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