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Teaching Assistant / HLTA

Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Nr Thetford, Suffolk, IP24 2NG

37 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  9 September 2024

• Latest start date

  31 October 2024

• Closing date

  2 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 35 hours per week 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,114 - £23,893
• Additional allowances:

  Uplift for HLTA roles - to £27,803 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our supportive and friendly school are looking for an enthusiastic learning support assistant, experienced in early years education, to inspire, cherish and believe in our pupils, parents and staff.

There will be opportunities to work as a HLTA for a proportion of the hours and receive an uplift on your salary for those hours.

You will:

• have recent experience of working with EYFS and/or KS1 children
• hold HLTA status or have equivalent experience (desirable)
• have English and Mathematics skills to a minimum of GCSE Grade C
• show patience, kindness and understanding of children’s unique needs
• thrive on seeing children become independent amazing learners
• be confident and competent in building relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• have excellent team working skills and a positive approach to all aspects of your work
• have a clear understanding of the early years’ developmental milestones, along with the ability to plan for preparation, delivery and evaluation of learning experiences to enhance children’s holistic development – then we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• a friendly, supportive and positive team of dedicated staff
• fabulous, inquisitive and enthusiastic children
• fantastic outdoor learning environment
• very supportive parents and local community
• opportunities for professional development.

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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please complete the online application.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

About Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 154 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: amy.arnold@barnham.suffolk.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnham-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amy.arnold@barnham.suffolk.sch.uk.

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