HLTA
Oakwood Junior School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0DD10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week or part-time flexible working hours considered 39 weeks per year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade G SP 21-25 £30,825 - £33,945 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 2 who is committed, dedicated, determined and resilient; an individual who is knowledgeable about learning and skilled at bringing out the best in all of our learners so that they become confident, resourceful and well educated. The successful candidate will need to be very flexible in their approach and appreciate the need for empathy as this post will be working closely with SEND pupils. We are very ambitious for our SEND pupils and would like to recruit someone who shares this passion for our most vulnerable pupils to do well.
The role will include covering classes, supporting interventions, providing individualised support to pupils as well as supporting teachers in day-to-day teaching and learning.
We are looking for someone who is an excellent practitioner, passionate about working alongside our children, flexible and shares the commitment to achieving the highest possible standards. A strong knowledge of phonics and strategies to support reading is essential to this role.
What the school offers its staff
Odyssey Collaborative Trust offer all staff:
- A clear pay structure in line with nationally agreed pay scales and benefits
- Benefits such as Childcare vouchers and Cycle to Work
- Promote a supportive and rewarding environment
- Opportunities for growth, development and promotions
- An employee assistance programme which includes 24 hour GP support
- Free flu vaccinations
- Tailored wellbeing and mental health support
- Offer flexible working opportunities
- Commitment to ensure staff have a positive work-life balance
Commitment to safeguarding
We are fully committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of the children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy that can found on our website using the following link: https://www.oakwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/policies
For further information please log on to the DfE website and refer to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education ’document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@oakwoodj.odysseyct.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Oakwood Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 355 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Oakwood Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- head@oakwoodj.odysseyct.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01332571231
Oakwood Junior School is a large school located in the Alvaston suburb of the city, a well-established and popular school with rising standards and high morale amongst our staff.
Our vision for Oakwood Junior School is 'Every Child is a Learner and Can Achieve', regardless of their background or ability. This reflects a passionate commitment to learning and recognition of the uniqueness of individual learners. It is driven by our desire to offer the best possible education for our pupils in partnership with parents and the local community. We believe our approach will inspire a love of learning and unlock the potential that lies within all of our children, preparing them to be happy, respectful, successful and responsible citizens in the future.
We aim to provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment in which our pupils develop a lifelong love of learning. We want the children to be happy and excited about coming to school to learn and to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding through a rich curriculum that celebrates diversity.
At Oakwood Junior School, the staff and governors work in partnership with parents and carers. We value the contributions of a child’s whole family and are committed to building strong links with the community.
Arranging a visit to Oakwood Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@oakwoodj.odysseyct.org.uk.
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