Part Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant
John Hampden Primary School, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3HU12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 8.30am to 3.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesdays, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 8: £29,269 - £32,076 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
John Hampden Primary School are looking to recruit a permanent, part-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to start as soon as possible. The working pattern for this role is 8.30am to 3.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesdays, term time only.
Since 1837, John Hampden Primary School has built a reputation as a friendly, caring and nurturing environment, committed to excellence in learning. We aim to support children sympathetically and encourage positive attitudes to learning, school and life. We believe that the higher the expectations we have of the pupils, the greater their achievement will be.
Our successful candidate will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement, and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life. They will be highly motivated, innovative, creative and be a strong team player.
Purpose of the Post:
The HLTA role is primarily to provide PPA cover as well as ad-hoc cover in the event of staff absence. There will be the opportunity to liaise about the work to be undertaken with the pupils whilst covering both short notice and planned cover. The PPA cover may include teaching (from a scheme) Music, RE, Languages, PE, etc.
The successful candidate will:
- Have exceptional communication skills
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Be flexible to the needs of the school
- Be extremely well organised and efficient
- Have high expectations of pupils, themselves and others
- Show a commitment to the overall vision, values and ethos of the school
- Be a qualified HLTA or a very experienced Teaching Assistant who is willing to work towards the HTLA qualification
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
- A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos
- Well-motivated children with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn
- Training and development opportunities
- A committed and hardworking team who are supportive and work closely with parents, governors and the community, and who work closely together to provide the best care and teaching for the children
Commitment to safeguarding
John Hampden Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Hampden Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 453 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- John Hampden Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01844212291
Local authority maintained school for 3 to 11 year olds.
Arranging a visit to John Hampden Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.2591@john-hampden.oxon.sch.uk.
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