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HLTA with Social Communication and Critical Thinking

Bishop Justus CofE School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HZ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 January 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Full-Time Salary Range: £30,584.00 p.a - £34,364.00 p.a Pro Rata Actual Salary: £23,280.49 p.a - £26,157.82 p.a

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable HLTA who will also have responsibility for leading the Social Skills and Critical Thinking provision groups across Key Stage 3 and 4. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are open to applications from all who have relevant experience, ideally holding a similar role.

Applicants will have a recognised qualification and experience of working with students who have a broad spectrum of learning difficulties at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a flexible attitude;
• Be an excellent HLTA;
• Have a passion for supporting learners with Social and Emotional needs;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Have sound literacy and numeracy skills - qualification in English and Maths to GCSE standard/equivalent to at least NVQ Level 2 (Grade A-C or equivalent). (Essential)
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks;
• Possess a friendly and helpful demeanour;
• integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;

• Have HLTA status or QTS (Desirable)

• Have the ability to motivate and encourage students
• Have passion and motivation within their role and

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to

share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS

check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have

regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any

way contrary to the interests of the foundation

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Upload additional documents

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HLTA with Social Communication and Critical Thinking Job Application pack Dec 2024.pdf - 1.07 MB (opens in new tab)

HLTA with Social Communication and Critical Thinking Application Form.doc - 120 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bishop Justus CofE School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1308 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bishop Justus CofE School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-justus-cofe-school-bromley (opens in new tab)

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