Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Sensory & Physical Needs
Alec Reed Academy, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQThis job expired on 3 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
asap, willing to wait for the right candidate
Closing date
3 February 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: The hours of work are 36 hours per week on a term-time only basis, plus Professional Development days. The general hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm (with one CPD session per week until 5pm).
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- from HL4.1 - £29,211 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Applicants must hold the HLTA qualification (or currently be working towards this), GCSE Grade C or above / Functional Skills Level 2 or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent), and be experienced in leading or supervising a team. It is also essential that applicants have experience in Sensory & Physical Needs.
What the school offers its staff
"I chose to work at ARA since I felt it was the kind of facility that was at the heart the local community. I’m from the local area & it's important that we have facilities like this school. Having returned to work here after a few years at another school, I appreciate the support staff here are given to meet their potential and make a difference to our students’ lives. It is a testament to them that staff choose to return." Librarian.
As an Investor in People, the Academy offers excellent career and professional development. The Academy offers employer’s pension contribution of over 17%, free on-site parking, free use of the gym, subsidised meals and family friendly policies including dependents entitlement.
ARA is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
We seek to expand our current team of qualified and experienced HLTA’s with the addition of a new HLTA role to focus on Sensory & Physical Needs. Our current team successfully manage ‘Cognition & Learning’, ‘Communication & Interaction’ and ‘Social, Emotional and Mental Health’. This vacancy provides an excellent opportunity for someone to work in a high quality and well-resourced environment and to join a team of experienced, successful and highly motivated teaching assistants.
The hours of work are 36 hours per week on a term-time only basis, plus Professional Development days. The general hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm (with one CPD session per week until 5pm). This is an important role to start as soon as possible however we are willing to wait for the right candidate.
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 Alec Reed Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1677 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Alec Reed Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 8414511
We are proud to be an all-through Academy for students aged 3-19 and an Adult Learning Centre. We are able to create a learning environment for our students that can support them throughout their learning journey. The combination of passionate and talented teaching and associate staff alongside excellent facilities creates an enviable learning environment.
Our ‘state of the art’ facilities have benefited from extensive capital funding. The most recent developments include the Arc in the primary phase and the Quad in the secondary phase. Extensive sports facilities including a Community Sports Centre are enjoyed by students and staff at the Academy and members of our wider communities alike. The Academy is fortunate in that it owns its own ‘Academy Fields’; a large section of fertile land and the perfect environment for outdoor learning.
Our aim: to be an outstanding learning community where individuals thrive. We value our partnerships with parents/carers and know that together, supported by all within our academy community, we can achieve success.
Arranging a visit to Alec Reed Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk.
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