HLTA/Learning Mentor
John Ray Junior School, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,409.00 - £27,711.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £18,065.18 - £18,955.82
HLTA/Learning Mentor job summary
Learning Mentor/HLTA
30 hours per week, Term time only plus 2 training days
Actual salary £18,065.18 - £18,955.82
Full time equivalent £26,409 - £27,711.
We have a vacancy for a dedicated Learning Mentor/HLTA who will work as part of our Pastoral Team and Teaching Staff to support children academically as well as emotionally and socially. Learning Mentors provide support and guidance to children who are experiencing difficulties in their learning due to social, emotional or mental health needs. This role requires an understanding of these needs. Once these needs have been identified, you will need to consult with the Pastoral Team, put supportive strategies in place to enable children to succeed in the classroom and maximise learning. As the role of a HLTA you will cover classes to allow Teacher's time for subject Leadership and CPD opportunities and work alongside Teacher's to deliver high quality learning.
The successful applicant will:
- Have at least GCSE grade c (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- HLTA qualification desirable but training can be given towards the qualification.
- Be able to work as part of a Pastoral Team and Teaching Team.
- Be an excellent communicator verbally and have a good standard of written English.
- Be flexible and adaptable.
- Be relentlessly positive and seek solutions.
- Have a thorough understanding of inclusion and what makes an inclusive school.
- Promote positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Communicate effectively with outside support agencies.
- Help children to develop reciprocal and positive relationships with each other.
- Be proactive, enthusiastic and manages time well.
- Be flexible and adaptable as every day is different.
- Effective time management.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Hayley Wiltshire on 01376 324107 to arrange a visit.
Start date: As soon as possible, depending on notice period for current employer and employment checks.
Closing date 5th December 2024. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close sooner should the right applicant be found.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About John Ray Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 440 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- John Ray Junior School website (opens in new tab)
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