Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Sunnyside Academy, Middlesbrough, TS8 0RJ

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 September 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. term time only including PD days (195 days).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,678.70 – £20,782.00
• Pay scale: Spinal Column Points 8 – 11

What skills and experience we're looking for

The school wishes to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and imaginative HLTA to support the learning of pupils. This is post is to commence as soon as possible.Sunnyside Academy is a large inclusive primary school situated in Coulby Newham with 290+ pupils from the surrounding area. The school also has special needs bases for children with sensory impairment and for children with moderate learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning through leading on the provision of specialist support to both the teacher and school, by covering classes and interventions as required, alongside supporting learning within the classroom.

Applicants will possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. The school is looking for applicants with excellent communication and IT skills, who can develop effective relationships with pupils and colleagues, and be able to follow teachers’ plans and also take the initiative when appropriate.

Candidates should be suitably qualified and experienced and be able to meet the criteria detailed on the person specification.

For an informal discussion about this exciting position please contact Julie Sutton, Headteacher, on 01642 596422 or via julie.sutton@sunnyside.adastraschools.org.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will:

 Work with teachers to support teaching and learning through leading on the provision of specialist support to both the teachers and school, including covering classes, supporting pupils with behavioural needs and leading interventions.

 Join a school with a highly-supportive, warm, friendly and respectful ethos, and the drive and ambition to ensure that all members of staff achieve their full potential.

 Have the privilege of engaging with hard-working, highly-motivated children.

 Have opportunity to further develop their skills through a variety of professional development opportunities within an inclusive and supportive environment.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@adastraacademytrust.com

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

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About Sunnyside Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 295 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Sunnyside Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: julie.sutton@sunnyside.adastraschools.org
• Phone number: 01642 596422
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sunnyside-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Sunnyside Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email julie.sutton@sunnyside.adastraschools.org.

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