Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.07 hours per week, to include Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor responsibilities.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22 737

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support children across the school, with flexibility to work in different year groups and a willingness and capability to lead a whole class.

The candidate would ideally have some SEND and whole class experience, but support and training may be available for the right person. They will work under the direction of class teachers and the SENDCO to support the learning of individuals and groups. This role will also include lunchtime cover.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has:

• Experience of supporting pupils identified with special educational needs and a commitment to inclusion
• The ability to work confidently and effectively on their own and as part of a team
• Has high expectations of teaching and learning and behaviour
• Established positive, supportive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and other agencies where necessary
• Excellent communication, listening and questioning skills
• A passion for developing social and emotional skills and may have the ELSA qualification

What the school offers its staff

• A dedicated team to support a candidate in their development of this role • Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.

• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or faceto-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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LSA-HLTA-JD-September-2024.pdf - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

About Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 162 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@markfirstschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01278641262
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mark-first-and-pre-school-ce-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@markfirstschool.co.uk.

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