Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Oakwood Drive

St Albans

Hertfordshire

AL4 0XA

01727 753930

www.oakwood.herts.sch.uk

Full / part time

An exciting, rarely available, opportunity! Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Pay details: H4 -H5 (pro-rata)

Start date: September 2024

Are you kind, curious and ambitious? Are you passionate about primary education? Oakwood is a 1.5 form of entry community in St Albans. We pride ourselves on embodying our core school values of kindness, curiosity and ambition within our broad and balanced curriculum. We have a wonderful community of children, staff, parents and governors and we are looking for a talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. A specialism in French or music may be an advantage, but is not essential. The main purpose of this role will be to reguarly deliver lessons to whole classes across the primary age range. These lessons may be from across the curriculum, but if you have a specialism, you will have the chance to work with our Subject Leader to shape your own lessons and teach this across a group of classes. You will have the opportunity to influence our curriculum by sharing your expertise, passions and interests. At the same time, you will work collaboratively with staff to continue our commitment to inclusive learning and a nurturing ethos. This role may also involve usual Teaching Assistant responsibilities, including supporting children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). This is a permanent position starting in September 2024. The hours are 33.25 per week: 8.30am to 4:00pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 8:30am to 4:45pm on Wednesdays (our staff CPD day). This includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch. You would be expected to attend all INSET days (five per year). For a strong candidate, there may be an option of starting at 8am and finishing at 3:30pm (except on Wednesdays). We are looking for someone who:

• embodies our core values of Kindness, Curiosity and Ambition
• has a nurturing ethos and prioritises children's well-being and personal development
• models an excellent standard of spoken and written English
• is confident in supporting children in developing their mathematical skills
• is passionate about promoting all children's learning across the curriculum, including children with SEND
• has highly effective interpersonal skills and forges positive partnerships with colleagues and parents
• is flexible and can use initiative to create and adapt ideas

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• a friendly, supportive staff team and community
• eager, motivated pupils who are proud of their school
• a school committed to a child-centred therapeutic approach
• engaged, knowledgeable and supportive parents and governors
• weekly CPD with further CPD opportunities
• access to wellbeing support including physiotherapy through our subscription to Schools Advisory Service
• a well-resourced school with fabulous grounds
• free onsite parking

School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. You can also view our website. To arrange a visit, please contact our PA to the Head, Mrs Tavener. Contact with the school office is best made via telephone or email. Shortlisting will take place on application. Candidates should align their application to the attached person specification. Oakwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines when advertising and employing new staff and the post would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, medical check and an online social media search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and our Safer Recruitment Policy. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted before appointment. We truly welcome all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity and religion. Please note that an early application is an advantage as we may close applications when we feel we have sufficient from which to make a good appointment. 

Closing date: 13/06/2024 17:00:00

Interview date: TBC

Oakwood is a thriving, dynamic and forward thinking school set in attractive grounds in St. Albans. At Oakwood we actively seek to make a positive difference to every child's learning journey through our core values of Kindness, Curiosity and Ambition. We aspire to instil a love of learning in each and every child. We are very proud of our committed, friendly staff who support and nurture one another to offer ambitious and exciting teaching. We are highly privileged in that our community benefits from extensive grounds, spacious classrooms and excellent resources. We have a strong sporting and musical tradition and are keen that our children learn about environmental issues. Our children are well behaved, responsive and eager to learn. Our parents are supportive and are keen to be involved in the life of the school. Our Governors challenge us to achieve our potential. Our cooks make and serve fabulous school meals! We promote children's and staff wellbeing. We are committed to safeguarding children. Please see our website for further information about our school - www.oakwood.herts.sch.uk