7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 January 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£29,093.00 - £32,654.00 Annually (FTE)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY

Required as soon as possible

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Interviews : week commencing Monday 27th January 2025

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our St Thomas’ Family. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team and play a role in shaping the future of our school. St Thomas’ are looking for people who are keen to be part of a shared vision and improve the education and care our children receive even further.

The person we appoint must be dedicated and committed to providing the very best outcomes for children in both their personal and academic outcomes as well as being a committed part of a team. The HLTA role compliments the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. Applicants should be flexible, have a positive outlook and be able to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy and literacy.

We can offer:

Amazing children that make every day an adventure

A wonderful and supportive team of staff, throughout the school

High quality CPD provided both within school and through being part of Manor MAT

An outstanding MAT with a proven track record of school improvement and supporting staff

A happy and inclusive school

If yo If you feel that you have the skills and personal attributes that we are looking for, and that you can commit to our mission and values, then we would welcome your application.

St Thomas’ Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome all applicants.

At interview, candidates will be asked for photo identification and where applicable proof of qualifications. The appointment is also subject to the School receiving two satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a full enhanced DBS check with children barred list will be carried out as part of the pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

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.

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.

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About St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
206 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

School location

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