Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Willow Green Academy, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8PT5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
5 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.25 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary for one year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,334 to £29,777
What skills and experience we're looking for
QUALIFICATIONS
A recognised and relevant vocational qualification (NVQ3) as well as having or working towards the Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification and/or equivalent practical work experience
GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English
Awareness of specialist curriculum area, and proven practical application in a similar environment
Understanding of local and national teaching strategies e.g. literacy
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Previous experience of working effectively with young people preferably in a school setting
Supervisory experience
Basic knowledge of first aid
Basic knowledge of ICT
Experience of implementing national curriculum and relevant strategies
Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection
SKILLS
Good communication skills both oral and written
Can use ICT effectively to support learning
Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
Ability to work constructively as part of a team
BEHAVIOUR AND OTHER RELATED CHARACTERISTICS
Commitment to self and team development
Work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility
A commitment to abide by and promote the Academy’s Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Child Protection Policies
A professional responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
The post holder will require an enhanced DBS
What the school offers its staff
Through our broad ASPIRE curriculum pupils experience a wide variety of engaging learning opportunities and our extensive grounds provide opportunities for outdoor learning, including forest schools in our very own nature area. ASPIRE represents the strands of Achievement, Safety, Pride, Independence, Responsibility and Engagement as these are the core values that drive everything we do. Our aim is that our pupils leave us as well-developed, rounded citizens with strong personal and social and communication skills, with a sense of independence, confidence and identity. They will also possess secure skills and knowledge from across the curriculum with a focus on the importance of strong communication, language and oracy.
Pupils, staff and parents are proud of Willow Green, the exciting learning that takes place here and the community atmosphere that is central to everything we do.
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
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About Willow Green Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Willow Green Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@willowgreen.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01977 722487
Located in Ferrybridge, in the heart of Yorkshire, we are a primary academy entrusted with being the centre of learning for over two-hundred children who range in age from Nursery to Year 6. The building itself is modern in design and flooded with natural light, making our learning environments bright and vibrant places to be. It is a beautiful place for children to learn and never fails to impress visitors to our school. We have high expectations of all our children and we model this by having high expectations of ourselves. Each and every person who steps through the door at Willow Green is treated respectfully and given the absolute best opportunities possible to realise their potential and become the greatest version of themselves they can be.
Arranging a visit to Willow Green Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@willowgreen.org.uk.
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