Support Assistant, Higher Level (HLTA)

About the Trust

Gosforth Group are a dynamic and diverse Multi Academy Trust – this means we have a clear energy and purpose and all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability. We are a growing multi-academy trust currently comprising of 6 academies, two of which opened in September 2021. The Trust currently has approx. 6000 students and 650 staff. ‘Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations. 

About the Academy

Jesmond Park Academy is a large, thriving and fully subscribed comprehensive school, which is rapidly making progress towards our vision of being outstanding. As a member of the Gosforth Group we are working in partnership to lay the foundations for what promises to be an exciting and rapid period of change and development in the school’s history. Our academy offers a positive working experience, with an enthusiastic staff firmly focused on us becoming a leading academy in the city. If you want to be part of realising our vision, play your part in helping us to build on our already significant progress and development, and have a genuine desire to do the best for our students, then come and join us on our journey to being outstanding.

About the role

At Jesmond Park Academy, the Student Support Base is used by at least 30 students across the week on a full time or part time basis. The range of needs supported with the Student Support Base is varied from medical, emotional, SEN and EAL. The role will be varied and interesting, working with a wide range of stakeholders to provide high quality support focused on maximising the outcomes for all students who need support. This post is fixed term until 31st March 2025.

What we are looking for

We are looking to appoint as soon as possible an enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA. You will support and assist teachers in vocational subjects as part of a professional team to contribute to raising standards of students’ achievement and to undertake a range of teaching and learning activities under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.

What we can offer you

·        A competitive salary

·        Generous annual leave

·        Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking.

·        An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals

·        Enthusiastic and motivated students

·        An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development

·        A school with its community at heart

·        An exciting programme of staff well-being activities, from football to surfing!

·        Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

Flexible working options may be considered. You will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to work across all locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Chris Aitken, Deputy Principal email caitken@jesmondparkacademy.org.uk or telephone 0191 2818486. If you would like an informal visit of the school, please email Chris Aitken, Deputy Principal

caitken@jesmondparkacademy.org.uk.

To apply

Please complete an application form and email to dawn.coffell@gosforthgroup.org.uk.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Closing date: 23.59pm on Sunday 3rd November 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th November 2024.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here. 

Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview, will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.