HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town, Darkinson Lane, Lea Town, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0RJ (106 on roll)

Tel: 01772 729881
School website: www.lea-st-marys.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

 Higher Level Teaching Assistant  (HLTA)

‘Loved and Inspired by Mary we shine and learn as a family of God’

The Governors at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA (HLTA) on a Variable Hours Contract (minimum 2.5 hours, Initial hours 26.25 ) . The Governors wish to appoint a HLTA who can demonstrate inspirational teaching and learning, leading to excellent outcomes for all children.

We are looking for a HLTA who;

Supports our Catholic ethos, upholding our values and mission statement

Who will ensure our children are supported socially, emotionally and academically

Has a passion for ensuring pupils receive a nurturing and secure start to school life

Has experience of working within EYFS and KS1

Has experience supporting pupils with Autism and Specific Processing Disorders

Has a good understanding of barriers that exist with all groups of learners.

Has a clear understanding of how pupils learn and develop and is dynamic in preparing and adapting learning 

Is enthusiastic about providing high quality, varied learning experiences for our children

Will work closely alongside Class Teachers and SENCO to deliver, monitor and evaluate interventions

Is able to use School Support Plans SSP’s and EHCP plans to identify and evaluate targets to meet Pupils needs, adapting learning as required.

Will provide support ,yet still encourage independence, to enable pupils to be the best they can be

Works effectively as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider aspects of school

Enjoys working with other adults to continue to fulfil our vision in moving our school forward

Is a reflective practitioner, committed to self improvement and positive about professional development

Loved and inspired by Mary… We shine and learn as a family in God and, in return, we offer;

A distinctive Catholic ethos

Dedicated and committed Governors who care deeply about St. Mary’s School

The support and guidance of the Head Teacher

Friendly and supportive staff

Pupils whose behaviour and attitude to learning is outstanding

Effective partnerships with families and the community

Forest School Status

Established Weekly pre-school session

Opportunities for professional development

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and appropriate references.


This 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 this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Online checks will be completed by a member external to the interview  panel

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.

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

Essential Qualifications

See Job specifications 

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.