Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Iwade School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September / October 2024
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £7,661.00 Annually (Actual) Range 6 -£7,661 (full time equivalent £25,127)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
We invite applications from experienced or aspiring HLTAs with a track record of excellent work with children. The post will adapt and change with the current needs of the trust, but will usually involve covering teachers' PPA and management release time, sickness cover and planned training release time across a range of classes.
This position is temporary. The hours of work will be 13 hours per week, (8.30 am to 3.30 pm - 2 days per week), Plus 1 hour after school meeting once per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week).
The position involves working in partnership with class teachers with an aim to achieve the best outcomes for our children. You will be required to support the learning environment and the delivery of lessons through work set by teachers across a range of classes.
This rewarding role will suit someone with significant TA experience and knowledge of different teaching styles to engage challenging students. You need to understand how to motivate and encourage pupils to make progress and have the ability to differentiate and adapt learning programmes to suit varying needs.
It is a requirement of the role that you hold a GCSE in English and Maths of C grade or equivalent.
A HLTA qualification or equivalent evidence of working at this level would be an advantage but not essential.
We can offer you:
- A friendly and supportive team;
- Opportunities for progression and development through training, coaching and mentoring;
- A healthy work-life balance;
- An inclusive environment where you feel valued;
- A supportive leadership team.
- Excellent pension scheme
- Counselling Service
- Health Cashplan
- Free parking
- Discounted breakfast and after school club for your child (if your child attends one of our trust schools)
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
CVs will only be accepted when accompanied by a fully completed online application form. No agencies please.
Bourne Alliance MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to references, online checks, health check and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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 Iwade School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 628 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Iwade School website (opens in new tab)
Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School, all are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Aspire School is a three form entry school, Iwade School is a three form entry school, Grove Park is a two form entry school and Bobbing School is a one form entry school. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community.
Within the trust, we recognise everyone as an individual and we nurture, value and develop them. We aim to achieve the highest standards in all that we do and to have happy children and staff, eager and excited to come to school.
We work in collaboration with other schools and organisations seeking the best innovative practice in teaching, sharing new ideas and learning from others. We use research as a springboard for change.
We strive to make our schools even better, recruiting the very best to meet the needs of a changing world. We foster a positive attitude which allows everyone to develop new skills, build resilience and achieve their dreams.
Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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