Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2

Ref: SCH-PMAT-0039

Establishment: Prestolee Primary School Location: Radcliffe Salary: 18301.00 - 20729.00 Department: Prestolee Primary School Job Type: Part Time

Closing Date: 30/09/2022 12:00 Interview Date: 14/10/2022 Start Date: 01/11/2022

Additional Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 43.600 Pay Grade: F11 - 17

The Role

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2

FIXED TERM until August 2022 (Term Time only)

REQUIRED November 2022

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our highly motivated team at the 'Outstanding' Prestolee Primary School. The ideal candidate has the experience and expertise to deliver first class support to the school in this role. They would be driven to improve outcomes for the children they are working with and enjoy working as part of a whole school team. Ideally they will be qualified to HLTA level or beyond and enjoy working in Key Stage 2.

We are looking for a person who:

• Can demonstrate excellent practice working with children at Key Stage 2 level

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Has qualifications to HLTA level or above (in the relevant field)

• Is able to work as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic team

• Has good Maths and English skills (Minimum GCSE Level A - C)

We can offer:

• A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of 6 primary schools with a successful SCITT

• Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings.

• Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust

• A committed Trust and School leadership and committed multi school teams.

• Well-motivated pupils

• A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all

This Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Benefits

Other
Employee Assistance Programme
Local Government Pension Scheme with Employers Contribution

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Minimum GCSEs grade 4/C or equivalent in Maths and English		Essential
Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification or equivalent		Essential
Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications or experience		Desirable

Skills

Qualifications
A good level of English and Maths (Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C)	Essential
Organisational Fit
A commitment to work within the guidelines of 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'	Desirable
A commitment to work in line with the Trust's behaviour policies	Desirable
A willingness to participate in meetings to review pupil progress	Desirable
A commitment to work in line with the Trust’s equal opportunities policy	Essential
A commitment to work in line with the school’s Health and Safety policy	Essential
CPD / Training
A willingness to undergo training and professional development appropriate to the post and beyond	Desirable
Relevant Skills
Ability to organise and deliver classroom activities	Desirable
Ability to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children and parents	Desirable
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner	Desirable
Ability to stay calm under pressure	Desirable
Ability to diffuse conflict	Desirable
Excellent listening skills	Desirable
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people	Desirable
Ability to work as part of a team	Desirable
Adaptable and flexible	Desirable
Ability to monitor and evaluate pupil performance	Desirable
Experience
Ability to form and maintain a range of teaching and learning strategies	Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
An understanding of the importance of lesson planning, ISPs and learning objectives to contribute to learning	Essential