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Level 4/HLTA Teaching Assistant

St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3EJ

This job expired on 5 June 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  5 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 27.5 hours term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale Point 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Calderdale Village Schools Federation are seeking to appoint an outstanding, committed individual, looking for a new challenge, to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a federation, with the role working predominantly at St Mary’s CE Primary School with the opportunity for additional experience at Norland CE Primary School.

We aim to appoint a positive, passionate and experienced individual with a desire to offer all children a caring, personalised, safe and stimulating learning experience. The role includes working under the direction of the Executive Headteacher and Heads of schools. An opportunity to undertake funded Continued Professional Development or similar would be discussed for the candidate appointed to the role. Experience and confidence in teaching whole classes would be advantageous for this role.

The successful candidate will:

• Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of working with children and the principles underpinning excellent teaching and learning
• Be committed to continued professional development
• Have a high expectation for children’s learning and behaviour;
• Have the ability to motivate and support children and staff through exemplary practice;
• Be flexible and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

As a federation we can offer:

• Highly supportive staff and school governors;
• Enthusiastic, well behaved and motivated pupils who are keen to learn;
• Welcoming, happy and friendly schools with an aspirational ethos;
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and continuing professional development;
• The opportunity to work across more than one school and as a federation team.

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will be required to work 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only with a negotiable start time. The role will be mainly based at St Mary’s CE Primary School with some work when required at Norland CE Primary School. The position will be permanent with a 6 month probationary period in place.

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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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advertisement HLTA April 2023.docx - 15.3 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA Job description and Person Spec (1) (1).docx - 31.8 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form - Schools (1) (2).doc - 316 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School website
• Email address: y.sullivan@norland.calderdale.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01422 831602
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-cofe-vc-j-and-i-school

Arranging a visit to St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email y.sullivan@norland.calderdale.sch.uk.

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