Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Paxcroft Primary School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7EB6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 25 HLTA, 5 MDSA
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade H, SCP 15-17 (£14.17- £15.26 per hour)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience working within Reception and EYFS
We are seeking to appoint a flexible, skilled and
compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within our teaching team
at Paxcroft Primary School. The successful candidate will ideally have
experience of working with children in both KS1 and KS2.
They will have high expectations for all children, including children with SEND, and will develop excellent relationships with children, managing behaviour positively. They will demonstrate good written and spoken English skills and sound mathematical knowledge. They will have excellent communication skills, will be able to demonstrate initiative as well as being a strong team player.
The post holder will support children’s learning in class lessons, work with selected groups, support individuals with specific support plans and further the positive school experience of the pupils. They will also provide class cover when needed. This post will include an hour’s lunchtime supervision. Experience with particular Special Educational Needs, e.g. autistic spectrum disorder, would be desirable.
We would expect that the successful applicant would be able to demonstrate, or be able to develop, the knowledge and skills to deliver interventions appropriate to children working behind expectations in this age range.
What the school offers its staff
We are a happy school with a positive ethos. Pupils care for each other and enjoy learning. Our staff enjoy being part of a supportive and friendly team. Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and can be booked in through our school office.
Commitment to safeguarding
Paxcroft Primary School has a commitment to safeguarding - further information can be found via the policies on our school website.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@paxcroft.wilts.sch.uk
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Paxcroft Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 295 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Paxcroft Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@paxcroft.wilts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01225 762244
Paxcroft Primary School is a 1.5 form entry school catering for just over 300 children from Reception to Year 6 in the heart of Trowbridge. We have a commitment to development - of our children, our community and our staff.
Arranging a visit to Paxcroft Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@paxcroft.wilts.sch.uk.
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