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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Carfield Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9HJ

This job expired on 13 December 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  8 January 2024

• Closing date

  13 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday 8.00am till 4.00pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,878 to £28,371
• Pay scale: Grade 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies increase achievement those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher

Undertake any other relevant duties given by the SENCo

Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role

Prepare the classroom for lessons

Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning

Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher

Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

What the school offers its staff

• A friendly, hardworking, supportive and dedicated team of governors, teachers and support staff
• Well behaved, respectful and happy children who are eager to learn
• A shared commitment to provide the best possible education and life experiences for the children in our care
• Continued professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the school will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates and a requirement to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.

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About Carfield Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 613 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Carfield Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@carfield.sheffield.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carfield-primary-school

Carfield Primary School is a large, friendly school situated in the Meersbrook area of Sheffield. We have a strong ethos, close links with our local community and enjoy a mutually supportive relationship with parents. We are a caring, happy school where children are valued as individuals and provided with suitable challenge to enable them all to achieve.

Arranging a visit to Carfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@carfield.sheffield.sch.uk.

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