HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle, Bournes Row, Off Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0DQ (87 on roll)

Tel: 01254 853473
School website: www.stjosephsbrindle.com/

Summary

Summary

Salary: Grade 7
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (in the first instance)
Are you an experienced and passionate HLTA looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Brindle is seeking a dedicated HLTA to join our lovely team and to provide high-quality cover across the school, to support class teachers in the delivery and assessment  of the curriculum and wider life of the school, to support the training and development of TA's and to work within our team to provide wraparound care for our pupils. Our team needs your drive and energy to enhance the wonderful provision we continue to deliver every day.  In return we will offer children and colleagues who will support and value you.

St Joseph's is dedicated and committed to providing a nurturing education within a Catholic school setting. Our team works collaboratively to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. We listen to our staff and children and continuously review our working practices to ensure their needs are met so they have the energy and support they need to deliver the curriculum to our amazing children.
As a HLTA, you will play a crucial role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering high-quality learning activities to classes in the absence of the class teacher.

Working closely with teachers to plan and adapt lessons to meet the diverse needs of our children.

Providing targeted interventions for individuals and small groups to support their learning and development.

Working collaboratively with the wider school team to contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Working with the team to provide out of school provision

Providing physical activity clubs at lunchtimes

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual who:

Holds a HLTA qualification or is educated to the equivalent level.

Has experience working with children with special educational needs.

Can confidently lead whole-class teaching in the absence of the class teacher.

Has excellent communication and leadership skills to support and train other staff.

Can adapt to different situations and demonstrate flexibility when covering classes across the school

What We Offer:

A supportive and welcoming team dedicated to making a difference.

Ongoing professional development opportunities, including weekly staff training focussed on improving the knowledge and skills of our team.  This can be delivered by members of staff our by external professionals.

The opportunity to lead and shape training for TA's.

A vibrant and inclusive school community.

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

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

see job role and person specification attached.

Desirable Qualifications

see job role and person specification attached.

Essential Experience

see job role and person specification attached.

Desirable Experience

see job role and person specification attached.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact school to arrange an informal tour and discussion.

Proposed Interview Date:

01/04/2025 

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.