Higher Level Teaching Assistant
The Eastwood Academy, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UUThis job expired on 1 November 2024
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 November 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
16 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 25,119
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our ever-growing department to motivate and inspire pupils to achieve their best.
Qualifications and Training
- Must have a GCSE (C grade / grade 4 or above) in English and/or Maths
- Relevant further education/ higher education qualifications (desirable, not essential).
Experience Relevant to the Job
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a classroom effectively and maintain discipline.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in different subjects and classrooms.
- Commitment to student welfare and safeguarding.
- Experience working in an educational setting or with young people.
- Competent in the use of IT.
Knowledge and Understanding Relevant to the Job
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- To always respect confidentiality.
- Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
- Understand and implement child protection procedures.
What the school offers its staff
The Academy offers:
- High quality internal CPD to all staff members which largely reflects the priorties of the School Development Plan.
- High quality, nationally accredited CPD e.g. MSc, NPQH, NPQSL, NPQML, CSBM, OTP and ITP.
- Opportunities for internal secondments and promotions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.
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About The Eastwood Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1143 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Eastwood Academy website
- Email address
- teve@eastwood.southend.sch.uk
Our trust is built on the values of Nurture Potential, Unite Community, Empower Success, and Champion Tenacity. These values guide every decision we make and are at the heart of our partnership with Eastwood. Together, we create an environment where pupils are inspired to thrive, staff are valued and empowered, and families feel a genuine sense of belonging and pride.
The Eastwood Academy has long been a beacon of aspiration and achievement. Its continued success reflects the dedication of its staff, the curiosity and talent of its pupils, and the unwavering support of its wider community. As part of Tenacitas Trust, Eastwood benefits from a strong network of collaboration, shared expertise, and strategic support, all designed to help the school maintain high standards and continually move forward.
We are committed to providing every pupil with the very best experience each day, nurturing not only academic excellence but also confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. At Tenacitas Trust, we celebrate progress and strive for success with tenacity, and it is this spirit that underpins our partnership with The Eastwood Academy. Tenacitas Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.
Arranging a visit to The Eastwood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email teve@eastwood.southend.sch.uk.
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