18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    15 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Hours of work are 32.5 hours per week (8.45am – 3.15pm), term time only including 5 training days

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Salary Range £31,067 - £34,314 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Would you describe yourself as someone who could brighten the day of a child no matter what the circumstances? We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The post will include cover for teachers and supporting children with learning both within the classroom and with specific catch-up programmes. Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Hours of work are 32.5 hours per week (8.45 – 3.15pm), term time only including 5 training days.

The successful applicants will be:

  • Proven in their ability to cover classes
  • Proven in their success with delivering interventions and catch-up programmes
  • Positive, self-motivated and personable
  • A team player
  • Able to use their own initiative
  • Highly skilled
  • Patient, caring and sensitive to children’s/family’s needs
  • An effective communicator
  • Aware of the emotional aspects of learning
  • Confident and professional
  • Committed to CPD and training
  • Committed to the wider aspects of school life

Does our school sound like somewhere you would like to work? If so please take time to visit, meet us all and look around our fantastic school and grounds. This is a unique opportunity and we welcome you to join us on the next part of your career journey.Please contact Mrs Dale (PA to the Headteacher) to arrange a visit. Tel: 01733 562873 or alternatively email: vacancies@southfields.peterborough.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, working closely with families and the local community. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.

What the school offers its staff

Would you describe yourself as someone who could brighten the day of a child no matter what the circumstances? We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The post will include cover for teachers and supporting children with learning both within the classroom and with specific catch-up programmes. Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Hours of work are 32.5 hours per week (8.45 – 3.15pm), term time only including 5 training days.

The successful applicants will be:

  • Proven in their ability to cover classes
  • Proven in their success with delivering interventions and catch-up programmes
  • Positive, self-motivated and personable
  • A team player
  • Able to use their own initiative
  • Highly skilled
  • Patient, caring and sensitive to children’s/family’s needs
  • An effective communicator
  • Aware of the emotional aspects of learning
  • Confident and professional
  • Committed to CPD and training
  • Committed to the wider aspects of school life

Does our school sound like somewhere you would like to work? If so please take time to visit, meet us all and look around our fantastic school and grounds. This is a unique opportunity and we welcome you to join us on the next part of your career journey.Please contact Mrs Dale (PA to the Headteacher) to arrange a visit. Tel: 01733 562873 or alternatively email: vacancies@southfields.peterborough.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, working closely with families and the local community. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@southfields.peterborough.sch.uk

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About Southfields Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
582 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01733 562873

The aim at Southfields Primary School is to provide a first class education and exceptional care for children.

We work hard to involve families in all aspects of life within the school and are proud of our community work. We are a forward thinking school with traditional family values.

Our facilities are excellent and we are proud of our work on the curriculum which underpins English, Mathematics and the Sciences. We celebrate creativity and value the contribution that the Arts, Multi Media, Computing, Music, Eco, Sports and Languages add to broaden education for our pupils.

Arranging a visit to Southfields Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@southfields.peterborough.sch.uk.

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