Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
George Salter Academy, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 9UW5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
March 2025
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,168.00 - £30,307.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6, SCP 20-25 (FTE: £31,586 - £35,235) 35 hours per week, term time plus one week
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary
George Salter Academy is a friendly and vibrant 11-18 academy, serving a multi-cultural community and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivational HTLA (35 hours per week, term-time plus 1 week) to join us in March 2025 and to be responsible for mentoring, small group interventions and SEMH. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with young people. Experience of working in a school setting with students with complex backgrounds and behavioural difficulties would also be advantageous.
Our aim at GSA is for all students to develop in knowledge, confidence and ability in a caring and inclusive learning environment. We work hard to recognise the individual needs of pupils so that they can reach their potential and succeed to the highest of their ability, that they become engaged in an interesting and varied learning curriculum, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of our modern and ever changing society.
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
To discuss the position or arrange a visit, please contact Vice Principal, Kabir Ahmed (Kabir.Ahmed@georgesalter.com). To apply for the position, please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
This advert will close at 9am on Monday 10th February 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th February 2025.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
George Salter Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related expectations, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/governement/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About George Salter Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1462 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- George Salter Academy website (opens in new tab)
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