Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Kingdown School, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9DRThis job expired on 4 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £15.84 per hour (£30,559 pro rata per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Has previous experience working as a TA / HLTA;
- Has at least grade C in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent;
- Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children and supporting them in their development;
- Can work closely with colleagues to enhance the learning opportunities of students, to positively impact student progress and outcomes.
- Can demonstrate a proactive approach within all aspects of their work;
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
- Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;
- Can use effective behaviour management strategies;
- Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
- Is a strong team player, good at building relationships;
- Has a confident, resilient and flexible attitude;
- Is organised and methodical;
- Has experience of working in a secondary school environment (desirable).
What the school offers its staff
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
Further information about the job
Kingdown School is seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)for its dedicated Curriculum Support Team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping all young people to believe, aspire and achieve.
Working Hours: Part time (30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes teacher Training Days).Required: November 2024
Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
As a HLTA, you must be prepared to work flexibly to support all students who require support, including those with SEND. You will liaise with students, teachers, parents, SENCO and occasionally, other external professionals. You will be expected to guide and manage individuals and groups for interventions. Under the direction of a teacher, you may be required to manage whole classes. The successful candidate will be able to plan and deliver effective learning activities as well as assess, record and report on pupils' progress.
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 Kingdown School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1403 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingdown School website
- Email address
- info@kingdown.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01985 215551
Arranging a visit to Kingdown School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@kingdown.wilts.sch.uk.
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