Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our St Joseph's family. Whether this is your first time working in secondary education or you are an experienced secondary school practitioner, providing you have a recognised HLTA qualification, a real passion and vibrant enthusiasm to work with our brilliant pupils, we want to hear from you.

The role will:

• Need someone who has the skills and ability to develop positive, professional relationships with students in order to maintain a calm and purposeful environment, uphold high expectations of conduct and manage student behaviour in a consistent and composed manner. 
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Undertake specified timetabled teaching duties as agreed with the Head teacher.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management /preparation of resources. Also to supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Provide support for pupils, teachers and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils (e.g. SEN, EAL, all underachieving groups), by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

Hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday [usually 8:30am – 4:30pm with one finish at 4:00pm per week] We would also consider part time or flexible hours.

Term time [38 weeks per year] plus INSET training days [1 week]

We offer a range of benefits including access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing service, positive and reasonable response to work life balance and a focus on staff CPD.

To apply, please complete the online TES application form.

We welcome visits and tours from prospective candidates. If you are interested in this post and would like to visit us, or if you have any questions, please contact Zoe Brentnall on zoe.brentnall@sjchs.uk

Closing Date: Monday 4th November 2024.

Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities.

St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.

St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.