HLTA

Location

St Annes On Sea St Thomas' Church Of England Primary School, St Thomas Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1JN (196 on roll)

Tel: 01253 722022
School website: www.st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

St Thomas’ CE Primary school is a happy church school family and community which is located a short walk from the beach at St Anne's on Sea. We are seeking to appoint  skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA to join the team in our happy and nurturing school from 1 September 2024.  The successful candidate will be involved in planning and delivering PPA cover across school, will also work as a teaching assistant in a class and may be required to support groups of children both in class and through small group interventions. The hours include a weekly meeting, currently on Wednesdays after school.

This post is temporary until August 2025 in the first instance. 

Can cover whole classes when teachers are released from class duties (PPA cover etc)

Provides a safe and secure learning environment for pupils

Builds excellent relationships with children, staff, parents and carers

Has high expectation's and  will challenge and encourage all our children to achieve their best and shine

Supports our positive and inclusive ethos

Is resilient, committed, flexible and pro-active

Has a proven track record of working in primary schools..

Is able to fully support the Christian values of our school and our links with the Church and community.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We can offer:

Just under 200 delightful children who are articulate, enthusiastic and kind and who will make you smile 

A happy, warm and caring school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are an inclusive Christian school with a “welcoming open culture” (Ofsted) and which gives “an overwhelming feeling of being part of a very special community” (SIAMS)

Supportive colleagues.

Support for your professional development

A supportive and effective Governing Body

There are two sessions for candidates to come get a feel for our lovely school.  Please call 01253 722022 to book on one of the following sessions. Friday 15th May at 10.00am and Monday 3rd June at 4.00pm 

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. CVs are not accepted.

Please note that a faith reference is not essential for this post, however candidates must be able to support and uphold the Christian ethos of our Church of England School. 

Essential Qualifications

Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE, NVQ level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable Qualifications

Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 4 or equivalent or higher

First aid

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children in a primary setting

Experience in working in a classroom environment

Commitment to undertake in-service developments

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting The welfare of children

Desirable Experience

Experience of working as a HLTA

Experience of planning ad delivering lessons in Foundation Subjects

Supporting children with additional needs 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact: Lindsay Walton (Headteacher) at the school. 01253 722022

Proposed Interview Date:

14/06/2024 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.