Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Fixed - 31.07.2023

We are looking to appoint an Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term - 31.07.2023 who will play a key role delivering high quality teaching and learning across Early Years. The successful candidate will work with a team of experienced TAs and make effective use of resources in order to achieve the highest standards of learning and achievement. 

Reporting to the SLT Link:

Support for pupils

• Plan, prepare and deliver assigned programmes of teaching and learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or whole classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the overall direction and supervision of a teacher
•  Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
• Develop and implement Individual Development Plans for pupils (such as Individual Education Plans) including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews

Support for the teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with agreed programmes of work
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records when required
• Monitor and record pupils responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher

Support for the curriculum

• Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons and work plans as appropriate within the agreed systems of supervision
• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g., literacy, numeracy, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Actual Salary - SCP20 - £22,493 - based on a full time equivalent of £28,371

Hours of work will be 33.5 per week for 39 weeks per year

Fixed Term until 31.07.2023

For a full description of the role, see the job description and job specification.

In return we offer:

• Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

E-Act Pathways Academy offers a welcoming, calm, caring and secure environment. The aim is to stimulate and support children in the learning process. At Pathways every child is valued, respected and given the opportunity to experience success in order to develop feelings of worth and a positive self-image.

E-ACT is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 28 Academies spanning the length breath of the country. Our hopes and aspirations of every one of our pupils is the same. By encouraging them to Think Big and believe that anything is possible, by showing them the importance of Team Spirit and by teaching them to carefully think through their decisions to do The Right Thing, we know that everyone of our pupils can realise their potential with us.

Our community includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professional across the country.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community .