Higher Level Teaching Assistant - English
The Open Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DLThis job expired on 5 December 2022
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 December 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 October 2022
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale F Point 12-14
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - English job summary
Our aim is to provide a transformative education for the children of our community, by treating every child as the blessing that they are.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible colleague to provide both one to one, small group and in-class support for students in English. You will be joining a small team and will work across the English faculty to help students make good progress.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:
- A good secondary education with GCSEs in English and Maths as a minimum. The post would also be suitable for a graduate who has an interest in education
- The desire to help young people fulfil their potential
- The ability to form positive and supportive relationships with young people
- The ability to work proactively, use initiative and work well as part of a team
- Flexibility and the ability to react quickly to changing daily routines
- Proven experience of working with vulnerable students is an advantage as such qualities are essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position
Culture and ethos:
- Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
- Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
- Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
- Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
- Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
- Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
- Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
- Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.
Safeguarding
The safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.
Equalities
The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DONESC) has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its academies and in the employment of people. The post holder will ensure that the DONESC meets its statutory obligations in relation to all aspects of equalities legislation. This post involves regular travel around the Diocese and maybe some evening and weekend work. This job description is not an exhaustive document. It reflects the duties and responsibilities applicable at the time of issue. Details and emphasis are subject to amendment and revision in the light of the changing of DONESC.
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.
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About The Open Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 578 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Open Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- patotheprincipal@open-academy.org.uk
Open Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to relevant checks in line with Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding procedures.
Arranging a visit to The Open Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email patotheprincipal@open-academy.org.uk.
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