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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

West Row Academy

Suffolk

  • £17,052 - £18,827 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
12 October 2022

Job overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant with West Row Academy 

Salary Range: Grade F £17,052 - £18,827 per annum pro-rated (pay award pending)

32.5 hours per week, Term-Time plus one week.

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 October 2022 Noon 

Should applicants of a high calibre be received, the vacancy made close earlier than advertised.

Role Purpose

Under the instruction/guidance of teaching or other senior staff and within the overall ethos of the school, undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with special education needs, enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/ groups or short term for whole classes under an agreed system of supervision.

To work as a Teaching Assistant but to a higher level of expertise and experience, able to undertake or contribute to the development of strategies and policies and able to work with greater freedom and initiative.

Higher Level Teaching Assistants can be asked to work across all years of the school from reception to year 6 depending on need.

HLTA’s supporting SEN pupils will follow the pupil through the school on a named contract basis. When that child leaves the Trust will endeavour to allocate another name pupil or identify other opportunities for the TA.

The successful applicant will also undertake lunch duties on the working days.


Skills & Experience

  • Level 2 qualification in both English and Maths of grade A*- C plus a TA, HLTA or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience of working in and supervising classes.
  • A calm and clear communicator.
  • A good knowledge of safeguarding regulations.
  • A positive role model who is able to make positive relationships with children.
  • A dedicated individual, who is hardworking and aspirational for our young people.

We can offer:

  • Friendly and professional colleagues
  • An approachable and skilled leadership team
  • Happy, responsive and polite pupils
  • Supportive parents
  • A highly trained teaching assistant team
  • A commitment to your continuing professional development
  • Wellbeing and mental health support
  • The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and aspirational Trust
  • Well-resourced curriculum support and opportunities, including outdoor classroom, library and modern technology.

If you would like to discuss the position, please contact Lis Close - Principal on 01638 715680

The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including and enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.

If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.

Please ensure your application meets the essential criteria of the job description. 

Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.

EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.



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About West Row Academy

+44 163 871 5680

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West Row Academy is located in the village of West Row just outside Mildenhall where community lies at the heart. The school has a special standing within the village's history which is promoted through our curriculum, ethos and values.

With around 240 pupils, the Academy has nine classes – two Early Years classes; two Key Stage One classes and Five Key Stage Two classes. Our intake is set at 45 in Reception, so we review our class structure at the end of each academic year.

Our school caters for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old and has much on offer for all who attend. In addition to our beautiful grounds, our facilities include a large playground, exceptional playing field, outdoor classroom, gardening area, kitchen and even a library bus!

We have high ambitions for all of our pupils and aim to provide an inspirational, challenging and supportive environment where children can excel, no matter what their age, need or background. We implement the PiXL Primary Edge to support this. This is a programme of attributes and skills to develop key life skills we all need in order to be successful at home, primary school and secondary school. We call this programme LORIC (Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative, Communication).

Our pastoral support team is first-rate. Our excellent teachers and support staff take the time to know the children inside and out.

About the Trust

We are proud to be a member of Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT). Being a part of Eastern Multi-Academy Trust means we have strong values that enable us to be empowered, motivated and develop our aspirations so that we can together transform our lives. We work closely with the other schools in our trust to support our pupils to be the best they can.

EMAT is one of the highest performing Academy Trusts in Great Britain and being a member of EMAT means that we have access to the best educational advice and support on offer in the country today.

For more information about West Row Academy and the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, please visit www.westrow-academy.co.uk and www.eastern-mat.co.uk/.

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