Sports Specialist Higher Level Teaching Assistant - other specialisms will be considered

Northern Saints Church of England Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5QL

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  30th January 2025

• Closing date

  6 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,060.00 - £32,654.00 Annually (FTE) 37 hours per week pro rata to 39 weeks Actual Salary £25,740-£27962

Sports Specialist Higher Level Teaching Assistant - other specialisms will be considered job summary

Duties and responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a highly professional approach to everyday work
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative and pro-activity
• Work effectively as part of a team  Develop and maintain efficient record keeping systems
• Maintain positive behaviour and inclusion in accordance with school policies, and demonstrate good practice with regard to attendance, punctuality, behaviour and respect
• Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Lead and assist with maintaining good behaviour of pupils throughout the school at all times
• Motivate all pupils to work to the best of their ability to meet the curriculum standards and their educational achievement
• Promote the development of pupils’ self-reliance, self-esteem and emotional resilience
• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning
• Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, ensuring the care, health and welfare of children at all times
• Show sensitivity and objectivity in dealing with parents, members of the school community and visitors

HLTA – PE & Sport Lead responsibilities

• Actively promote positive physical and mental health
• Working with the school’s PE Lead to plan and then deliver PE sessions for all pupils
• Ensure a clear and meaningful sequence of learning, in line with the School’s wider curriculum
• Organise and deliver age-appropriate activities during lunchtime and after school clubs
• Organise and manage safely the learning activities, the physical teaching space and resources for which you are given responsibility
• Work closely with and consult with the school’s PE Lead, ensuring continuity and progression for all pupils
• Monitor pupils’ participation and progress, providing feedback to the PE Lead and class teachers, and giving constructive support to pupils as they learn; contribute to maintaining and analysing records of pupils’ progress
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, and carry out the role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice
• Under the direction of the School Business Manager, carry out relevant Health and Safety checks
• Engage in the wider school PE offer, taking the lead where appropriate, for example for Sports Days/events, external sporting events and visits

Other Duties

• Be aware of and comply with school polices relating to Safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection
• Deal with minor problems and first aid
• Report persistent or serious issues to SLT/Class Teacher and notify the appropriate staff of injuries or problems requiring parental follow-up
• Work with the Sports Lead and other HLTA to identify any training and development needs, and actively seek out CPD opportunities as required by the school

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Northern Saints Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 482 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Northern Saints Church of England Academy website (opens in new tab)
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