HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Penbridge Junior School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RWThis job expired on 21 April 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
21 April 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Pay Group 4 Pro rata £19,790 - £22,977 for hours and weeks stated (£27,668 - £32,123 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Higher Level Teacher Assistant (HLTA)to join our dedicated and supportive team to work across our Penbridge Schools.
You will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils, promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. The successful candidate will also provide support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum and take part in learning. As a HLTA, you will play a crucial role in supporting teaching and learning, both inside and outside the classroom.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description
- A HLTA qualification would be desirable or has the attribute to work towards obtaining this
- Provide support to teachers in increasing achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team whilst also being able to demonstrate initiative
- Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to establish strong working relationships with a wide range of people including pupils, staff, parents and external professionals.
- Effective communication skills both orally and in writing
What the school offers its staff
Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School.The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit.The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.
“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022
What our Trust will offer you:
- The opportunity to work with and support happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
- Vast support network from senior leaders and other teachers within the school and our Trust including excellent CPD opportunities and career pathways
- An excellent Local Government pension scheme
- As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You - A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
- Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' with a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers
- A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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About Penbridge Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 441 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Penbridge Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sarah.arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk
At Penbridge School we want children to be successful learners and develop a lifelong love of learning. We teach the skills they need to be effective learners and the language they need to express how they can become successful across all areas of the curriculum.
We know that children are naturally inquisitive and we aim to develop this curiosity by providing a curriculum that engages and excites but also provides challenge at the correct level.
Arranging a visit to Penbridge Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk.
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