Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HNThis job expired on 3 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
as soon as possible, (subject to clearance of pre-employment checks)
Closing date
3 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32 hours 30 minutes per week, Monday to Friday Term time only plus 5 inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Qualified - Grade 7 SCP 18 – 23 FTE £27,344 - £30,151 Actual £20,820 - £22,958 OR Unqualified - Grade 6 SCP 12 – 17 FTE £24,496 - £26,845 Actual £18,652 - £20,440 (Please note a qualified HLTA is classed as a person that holds HLTA status or QTS.)
What skills and experience we're looking for
In choosing a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), we will be looking for someone who:
- Is committed to inclusion and excellence
- Can facilitate PPA cover by covering classes across the full age range in school
- Has the highest expectations of themselves and others
- Has a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development within the post
- Demonstrates good language and numeracy skills
- Is able to assist the class teacher and other professionals as appropriate in the development and implementation of suitable educational activities
- Is able to plan, prepare and deliver lessons in conjunction with the class teacher
- Is able to monitor and assess children’s progress through marking and providing clear feedback to the class teacher
- Is an excellent communicator and able to work well in a team
- Is a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom and develop positive working relationships with parents
- Understands how children learn and use their initiative to meet individual’s needs
- Is patient, nurturing, able to stay calm, listen, and value children’s views
What the school offers its staff
Cherry Tree Academy is a larger than average primary school in the market town of Pontefract which joined the successful Waterton Academy Trust, a Trust of 13 primary schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley area, in April 2017. Waterton Academy Trust’s main aim is to ensure all children receive the education that they deserve, and Cherry Tree Academy is very proud to be part of this collaborative group.
The Governors, leaders and children of Cherry Tree Academy are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the growing team as soon as possible, with dates to be mutually agreed. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff supporting children with their learning and behavioural needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to take a key role in our team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education – someone who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.
In return, we can offer:
- The support and expertise of the school's outstanding leadership team and governing body with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching and learning
- Children who love learning
- A stimulating and creative learning environment
- An opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff
- A happy and caring school community
- A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the primary academies within Waterton Academy Trust
- The opportunity to contribute to school improvement
- A health and wellbeing package
- A cycle to work scheme
- An excellent pension package
Commitment to safeguarding
Waterton Academy Trust is committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment processes are followed which all applicants will be subject to. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate and two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to interview.
The Trust is committed in ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated equally and fairly.
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About Cherry Tree Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cherry Tree Academy website
- Email address
- cherrytreeoffice@watertonacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01977 704 138
Arranging a visit to Cherry Tree Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cherrytreeoffice@watertonacademytrust.org.
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