Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Grade 4

Charter Academy

£23,893 to £27,334 per annum (£20,733 - £23,719 pro rata to hours and weeks worked)

5 days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.10am to 4.00pm, Tuesday 08.00 to 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm (37 hours per week, term time only plus teacher training days, 39 weeks).

We are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant that specialises in SEND in either Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 1. Full time, part time or a job share will be considered.

This role will involve working collaboratively with responsible classroom teacher(s) as a Teaching Assistant by utilising detailed knowledge and specialist skills to undertake ‘specified work’ and provide care and supervision to pupils.

The role also entails taking responsibility for teaching groups and whole classes during PPA Times across school from Early Years to Year 6.

Duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

Under the direction of teaching staff:

•      Undertaking appropriate planning and preparation of lessons for individuals, Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP) groups and whole classes

•      Delivering agreed lessons and learning experiences to individuals, groups and whole classes as required

•      Assessing and marking, and reporting on, the development, progress and attainment of pupils

•      Using specialist skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of students, including those with special educational, physical or emotional needs.

•      Participating in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job, and encourage and support other staff in their development and training.

•      Assisting in the supervision, training and development of volunteer helpers, students and other staff.

We are looking for someone who: -

·       Has experience of working with SEND children across the primary age range

·       Has a working knowledge of the EYFS Framework and the national curriculum and the willingness to develop this knowledge further

·       Has the ability to relate well to children and adults

·       Has the ability to lead a class

·       Is able to support the Class Teacher in the planning and preparation of lessons

·       Has the ability to inspire, and enthuse

·       Sets high expectations for all

·       Has a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, colleagues and the community

·       Is a team player with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude

·       Visits to our school are welcomed, to arrange a visit please email the school.

Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 2 September

Interviews: W/C 16 September 2024

Early applications are encouraged as the Trust reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.