Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Hearsall Community Academy

Job overview

Employment Status: Permanent, full time, term time

Full Time Equivalent salary: Grade 4 £21,968 - £25,409

Required: ASAP

Location:     Hearsall Community Academy

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified higher level teaching assistant to join our friendly, supportive team.

The successful candidate will:

 Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a relevant Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Has a good standard of education including English & Maths (GCSE/Level 4)
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has experience of working within a classroom setting and with Primary aged pupils
• Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
• Has excellent behaviour management skills
• Is an excellent role model

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

About us

Hearsall is a thriving, diverse school in a fantastic Edwardian building, which has been serving the local community for over 100 years. We are proud of our warm and nurturing environment which is full of enthusiastic children and staff who are committed to supporting children to achieve their best.

Community is the heart of everything we do and we work closely with our community of parents, carers and governors and extended families who provide invaluable support for the school.

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

•       A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team

•       Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors

•       A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment

•       Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff

•       Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

How to apply

All

applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/inspire-education-trust-1168460

If

you experience any problems with the online application process please contact

TES directly: recruitment@tes.com

If you have any queries about the post, please email Office Manager: lucy.vickers@hearsallacademy.org