Higher Level Teaching Assistant
OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus
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- Salary:
- £24,326.40 to £26,779.96 Actual (£27,740.70 to £30,538.56 per annum FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 4 September 2024
Job overview
Our vision is to deliver "a global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn".
Take the next step in your education career within an innovative pedagogy, where students are not only eager to learn, but take ownership of their learning.
Together with a healthy work/life balance, smaller class sizes, strong engagement from the school’s leadership and school community, our employees are supported to be the best educators they can be.
Globally, OneSchool has 125 campuses, 9,000 students and 2,000 staff and volunteers, across 20 countries… a world of opportunity awaits you at OneSchool Global!
The Position:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Primary school at Newtown Campus, You will need to be flexible and adaptable, able to work as part of team and be willing to become involved in whole school activities. We are seeking someone with good IT and communication skills who will work proactively to build positive relationships with all stakeholders and deliver exciting and engaging lessons to our KS2 students which challenge and stretch them academically.
The Campus:
The OneSchool Global Newtown Campus is situated 27 miles west of Shrewsbury, in the village of Sarn near Newtown, is moving to a new flagship Campus located in what used to be the Henlle Golf Club, Gobowen near Oswestry in early 2025. This stunning building set in 18 acres of parkland will be integrated with the latest educational technology, to support teaching in a future-proof, innovative, learning space. The Campus boasts vibrant teaching areas proving a world leading experience for both primary and secondary students and outstanding staff teaching resources and wellbeing facilities.
Key responsibilities:
·To ensure and maintain excellent standards of student attainment and achievement
· The role is central to the implementation and promotion of Self Directed Learning (SDL) and the delivery of excellent teaching and learning
· The HLTA will be responsible for delivering interventions to children on the ALN & MAT registers and supporting the LSCO and Regional Senco in assessing students
· To work towards pupils individualised targets set out within the EHCP and ILP, in liaison with the class teacher and Learning Support Co-ordinator (LSCO)
· To provide learning support to pupils in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups
· To monitor the provision of MAP skills intervention and track progress including reporting to stakeholders.
· To develop knowledge of the particular needs of the pupils and seek advice from the LSCO, class teacher and outside agencies as directed
· To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required eg; worksheets, games, visual prompt cards etc
· To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the LSCO, Educational Psychologist or other outside agencies
· To be involved in the planning and preparation of the day to day class activities
· To provide breaktime and lunchtime supervision as directed
· To organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment both in the classroom and outside
· Motivate and encourage pupils to have a go at activities they may be unsure of
· Facilitate inclusion in small group activities and support interaction
·To attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs
We offer:
· Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
· Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
· Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students
· The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
· A competitive salary, staff laptop, company pension, employee assistance programme and staff referral scheme
· Professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career- via our National Teacher Academy
If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please email Joe Pritchard- Campus Principal- joe.pritchard@uk.oneschoolglobal.com
For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: UK Employment Landing Page - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th September 2024
Interviews will be held: September 2024
OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus
We are a small school on the border of Wales; a truly scenic and rural school.
Our school is not just about academic success but also about ensuring we develop and nurture students to become good people who have an awareness of the wider global context we live and work.
Our aim is to ensure that all students leaving the school have a set of qualifications that will open doors for them in the future and are prepared for the world of work and life in the future.
Our students are our biggest asset. They are willing to learn, open to new challenges, resilient, and their behaviour for learning is excellent. Students are taught national curriculum subjects and are offered extra-curricular opportunities as well.
The Campus has great facilities, cross-curricular ICT suite, a Learning Centre and individual laptops for students in Years 7-13. In addition to this, students benefit from a volleyball court, tennis courts and a football field. The campus has a dedicated science lab and excellent Primary facilities.
Why should I work at One School Global UK Newtown Campus?
- Newtown Campus is a place where we engender a culture of learning to learn through a self-directed approach to study.
- We are located in the beautiful Welsh countryside in a purpose-built building designed to facilitate student-centred teaching and learning.
- We are a small and friendly campus where everyone knows each other and works collaboratively towards joint goals.
- Team spirit is key to Newtown, we are looking for people to join our team who are flexible in their teaching approach and willing to try something new. Working at Newtown will provide you with new opportunities to teach across the age range from year 3 to 13.
- We are a forward thinking school who wholeheartedly embrace ICT as a tool to support positive learning outcomes. We employ many E- learning platforms and a variety of technology to enhance the learning experience of our students.
Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.
We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.
In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.
Acting Campus Principal: Mr Joe Pritchard
Number of Campus Staff: 13
Number of Students: 56
Vision & Values:
“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”
In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:
- Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
- Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
- Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
- Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
- Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.
Our Campus Prospectus and latest Inspection Report can be downloaded from the links lower down the page.
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