Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Scale 6)

St Paul's Church of England Primary School, London, NW3 3DS

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 September 2023

• Closing date

  5 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Higher level teaching assistant
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 08.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, across 5 days. term time only plus INSET (39weeks) from 4th September 2023
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,887 to £33,510
• Pay scale: Pay Scale 6 (17-20)

What skills and experience we're looking for

GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths, first-aid training, or willingness to complete it.Experience working in a school environment.Experience working with children / young people. Experience planning and delivering learning activities. Good literacy and numeracy skills and organisational skills. Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults. Understanding of the needs of all pupils. Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs. Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils. Excellent verbal communication skills. Active listening skills. The ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children. Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning. Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context. Understanding of effective teaching methods. Knowledge of how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to the age and ability ranges of the learners they support. Knowledge of how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the SEND code of practice. Enjoyment of working with children.Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference.Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils.A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school.Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality.Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children.Notes: This job is ideally suited to: an individual who is interested in becoming a Teacher. Someone who is confident to work at all levels in school. Ideally suited to someone who has already done their teacher training and may wish to have some extra time to consolidate their training before becoming a Teacher.

What the school offers its staff

St Paul's C of E Primary School is a consistently ‘Good School with Outstanding features’. We are particularly proud of our children, their behaviour towards each other and to their learning. The School is idyllically situated on the borders of Primrose Hill Park. Our one form entry school has a friendly and committed staff and supportive parents, which creates a lively and rewarding place to work. Close to Chalk Farm tube on the Northern Line or Swiss Cottage on the Jubilee Line.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Paul’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

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About St Paul's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Paul's Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@stpauls.camden.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0207 722 7381
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-paul-s-church-of-england-primary-school-nw3-3ds (opens in new tab)

St Paul's C of E Primary School is a consistently ‘Good School with Outstanding features’. We are particularly proud of our children, their behaviour towards each other and to their learning. The School is idyllically situated on the borders of Primrose Hill Park. Our one form entry school has a friendly and committed staff and supportive parents, which creates a lively and rewarding place to work. We are looking for a Higher Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with children of all ages. If you are inspired by children’s learning and would like to be part of a committed and professional team, we would like to meet you. This job would ideally suit someone who has completed their teacher training, or has some teaching experience and may wish for some extra time to consolidate their experience before becoming a teacher. For an application pack, please visit: www.stpauls.camden.sch.uk/Contact/Job-Vacancies Please email your completed application to admin@stpauls.camden.sch.uk

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