Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Science Faculty

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Science Faculty

Full Time 

Term Time only + 5 INSET days

Scale 12-17 (NJC) 

£26,421 - £28,770 FTE

Actual  £22,437 – 24,432

North Cestrian School (NCS) has a strong commitment to staff development, this is reflected in the career paths of some of our learning support practitioners who have been supported to become successful classroom teachers.  

We are currently looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant within the Science Faculty on a permanent basis. 

This new post is an exciting opportunity to join the North Cestrian School community.  We have a strong Cognitive Science ethos and provide a rich, supportive environment for the professional development of effective pedagogy.   

The purpose of the role is to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities both within the classroom and outside of the classroom environment. This will involve:  

• Planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes and support to individual pupils, small groups and on a short-term basis to whole classes.   
• Advising and collaborating with colleagues on effective, impactful strategies to support pupils’ access, progress and engagement. 
• The successful applicant will be flexible, have excellent communication and organisation skills and a passion for working with children.  
• A good knowledge of the Key Stage 3 and 4 Science curriculum and experience of delivering Entry Level Science would be an advantage.  
• Responsibility for leading the AQA Entry Level Science programme could be offered to the right candidate. 

 NCS, as part of the Hamblin Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

It is a requirement of the post that the successful applicant is DBS cleared. If shortlisted, a social media search may be conducted.

Closing date:  Monday 14th October 2024 (9.00am) 

Interviews: W/C 14th October 2024 

Start date: December 2024 (earlier date can be negotiated for the successful candidate) 

******* Please note, this vacancy may close before the deadline if sufficient applications have been received. *******