Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Westways Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1NE

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2024

• Closing date

  10 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 June 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,803 - £30,296

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors at Westways Primary are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated HLTA who is looking to join our fantastic school community. Ideally, they will be a dynamic and highly motivated team player who is ready for the next stage in their career. With support from our SENDCO, the role will focus on supporting and providing the day-to-day operation of provision for children with communication and interaction needs. The right candidate will help to secure high quality teaching and the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of the achievement of all pupils.

Applicants will need to with support from our SENDCO, senior leaders and subject leaders:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver timetabled intervention groups and classes as appropriate using reports from outside agencies and internal data to inform planning.

• Deliver high quality learning activities to pupils and classes, adjusting learning according to pupil need.

• Cover full classes across school outside of the intervention schedule.

• Ensure effective systems of communication, including feedback to class teachers, about pupil progress and achievement to inform future learning.

• Develop strong, positive relationships and open lines of communications with key pupils and their families.

• Set targets for raising achievement for small groups of pupils.

• Coordinate how support staff will be utilised on a day to day basis to best support the key pupils’ needs.

• Work within an established system to promote and manage behaviour and relationships constructively, promoting self-control and independence.

• Have a flexible approach to enable reactive working.

The successful candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent).

• HLTA status (or QTS).

• Understanding of National Curriculum and the EYFS Framework.

• Knowledge of how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the SEND code of practice.

• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• An outward looking school who has been recently inspected.

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

• Bespoke continual professional development for staff at all levels.

• Support from an experienced senior leadership team;

• Time and support to ensure you are able to perform successfully in this role.

• Mutual respect and collaboration with staff who understand the value of teamwork.

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application please telephone Vicky Phillips, School Business, Manager on 0114 266 2471 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Please return your completed application form to the School Business Manager Vicky Phillips by email recruitment@westways.sheffield.sch.uk.

The interview date is: Monday 15th July

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

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@westways.sheffield.sch.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Westways Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 614 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Westways Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: vphillips@westways.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 266 2471
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westways-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Westways Primary School is a large, welcoming school situated in the west of Sheffield, close to the city’s universities and hospitals. Located in the vibrant community of Crookes, we benefit from a socially, culturally and ethnically diverse school community.

We believe that we offer the children at Westways a wonderful education that reflects the needs of the community we serve but also aims to develop the children as members of a global society.

Our staff work hard to provide the very best for our pupils and in return they receive the support and training to enable them to be the best they can be. If you join our team, you can be assured that you will be part of a happy, caring community of staff who put children at the heart of the learning process.

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