Maths Senior Teaching Assistant

West Lakes Academy, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DQ

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 May 2024 at 10am

• Date listed

  18 December 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,777.00 - £30,296.00 Annually (FTE) BAND E, POINT 1 TO 2, £26,154.74 TO £27,331.07 PRO RATA

Maths Senior Teaching Assistant job summary

PERMANENT POST

BAND E, POINT 1 TO 2, £29,777 TO 30,296 FTE, £26,154.74 TO £27,331.07 PRO RATA.

37 HOURS PER WEEK, TERM TIME (40 WEEKS)

MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 08.00 TO 16.00 MONDAY TO THURSDAY, 08.00 TO 15.30 ON FRIDAY

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

Can deliver up to five timetabled lessons as required by the department's needs and lead whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or three years full-time or five years part-time experience as a Senior Teaching Assistant.
• Have up to date knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures within education relating to the welfare, safety and education of children.
• Understand the principles of child development and learning processes.
• Have an ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Have an ability to relate well to children and adults.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

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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About West Lakes Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: West Lakes Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-lakes-academy (opens in new tab)

We are a thriving, ambitious and forward thinking 11-18 academy situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Our modern £26m building provides outstanding facilities, incorporating cutting edge technology which creates a bright and motivational learning environment. As a Teaching School and Multi Academy Trust we are building strong links with other schools in the local area and nationally. This role therefore provides significant career development opportunities as we continue to grow. We offer a comprehensive programme of individualised, evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications, a Masters degree, or supporting extra-curricular qualifications.

The academy’s Sponsors - Sellafield Limited, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the University of Central Lancashire have each played an important role in its success and are committed to its continued improvement.

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