HLTA for Music
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich, London, SE22 8HAThis job expired on 11 July 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 July 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 June 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4 (Inner London): £26,535 FTE
Additional allowances
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.
We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.
In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
HLTA for Music job summary
Passionate about inspiring young people? Join us in inspiring the lively little learners at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich as a Music HLTA.
Our dedicated team provides a supportive network both onsite as well as support across the Federation to ensure all our staff feel encouraged to do their best. You will be part of a community of dedicated, friendly staff standing by and upholding its mission in creating and maintaining a supportive and thriving learning environment
Main Areas of Responsibility
The purpose of your role will be:
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring students and assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, progress and development. Responsible for the management and development of teaching within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training.
Under an agreed system of supervision: take a lead role within the academy to address the needs of students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
To provide support for students, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all students (e.g. SEN, EAL, More Able, all underachieving groups), by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage students to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of academy life.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications, Knowledge & Training
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths – Grade C or above;
NVQ Level 3, or equivalent;
Knowledge of Microsoft software;
Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course;
Willingness to have First Aid Training;
Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers including special needs;
Experience of contributing to and assessing of provision for children with a range of needs;
Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
HLTA Qualification;
Knowledge of National curriculum;
Educated to degree level or equivalent;
Knowledge of ICT resources for SEN children;
Qualified First aider
Minimum 2 years’ school based experience as a TA, or equivalent
Personal Skills & Qualities
Effective use of ICT and other equipment to support learning;
Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people;
Ability to inspire pupils and other staff members;
Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative;
Good organisational skills;
Have commitment to own personal and professional development;
The ability to use own initiative;
Be able to work in a flexible way;
Show sensitivity in complex situations;
Commitment to equality and diversity;
Empathy with the aims and objectives of the academy
Ability to support the delivery of training to teaching assistants and other support staff members
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
About Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 384 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@harrisprimaryeastdulwich.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0203 772 4573
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is one of East Dulwich’s newest schools and is part of The Harris Federation of Schools which has an established track record of high standards. In 2017, the Academy was graded OUTSTANDING in all areas by OFSTED.
Children are at the heart of all we do. We are a happy, welcoming and inclusive school, supporting a rich diversity of families in our area. Our vision - Achieving Success Together - recognises the importance of the relationship between school and home in children’s development. Parents/carers are welcome as partners in their child’s education and there is a strong parent group who work hard to promote the school, raise funds and support learning.
We provide a vibrant learning environment which nurtures and supports children. Pupils are encouraged to be responsible for their learning, to grow in confidence and become independent. In recognition of the work in this area, the school received UNICEF's Rights Respecting School Award in 2017.
We offer an exciting and engaging curriculum where teachers and pupils work together to ensure high quality learning experiences that enable every pupil to achieve their very best. This includes well-structured lessons, opportunities to learn to play a musical instrument, to use new technologies, to learn outside the classroom through engaging educational visits and to learn away from home through high quality residential trips in Key Stage 2.
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