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HLTA

Nancledra School, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB

This job expired on 27 June 2024

Start date details
TBC
Closing date
27 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 June 2024

Job details

Job role: HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 28.9 hours a week 38 weeks/43.699 paid weeks.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £23,076
Actual salary: £15,106.27

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a nurturing and knowledgeable practitioner? Do you possess initiative and the desire to develop your own professional practice? Would you like to be part of a caring and committed team who work consistently together for the greater good of the children, families and staff of Nancledra?

• Nancledra are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support the learning in a mixed Year One/ Two class. The role will require a good understanding of the Key Stage one curriculum as will often be required to teach a small group of children Maths and phonics.

• We are seeking candidates who are committed to both engaging pupils with high-quality, adaptive support to accelerate pupil progress whilst also September 2023 Page 3 of 7 possessing an unswerving belief in self-reflection, collaboration, teamwork and feedback.

• We welcome applications from ECTs who are looking to gain some teaching experience with smaller groups of children.

• We welcome and encourage visits, a Teams or telephone conversation, all of which can be arranged by contacting our office. We expect the successful candidate to:

• Be passionate about delivering high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.

• Be able to build positive relationships with all pupils and adults within the Nancledra community.

• Be eager to grow and develop as an Early Years practitioner.

• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children to succeed.

• Be pro-active in supporting all children to achieve.

• Have a secure knowledge of the EYFS Framework.

• Seek to make learning a purposeful and positive experience.

• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils, in both oral and written form.

• Work well as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility when needed.

• Be willing to contribute to the wider school life.

What the school offers its staff

Nancledra Primary School is a forward thinking, high-achieving and nurturing school which has high aspirations for both its families and children, and its team of dedicated and talented staff. Our aim is for all pupils to leave Nancledra as happy, confident, independent learners who are not only curious about the world around them but who can also contribute to it being a better place for one and all. Positive relationships are the beating heart of our school as it is our belief that children need a strong sense of belonging to thrive; we are immensely proud of the productive, caring partnerships we have with both our families and the wider community.

In return you will receive:

A supportive school community, committed to the wellbeing of both its staff and pupils.
Pupils who are eager to learn and keen to try new things.
Opportunities to grow and develop through well-evidenced professional development.
Supportive parents.
A pro-active governing body.
A collaborative and forward-thinking Trust.

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.

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