Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Sheffield
- £23,991 - £25,693 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Actual Salary: £23,991 - £25,693 per annum, FTE: £27,803 - £29,777 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2024
Job overview
Astrea Academy Sheffield - Primary have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA to join their team!
In this role you will:
- Work collaboratively with SENDco, teaching staff and teaching assistants to plan, deliver and review a bespoke curriculum for a range of pupils across the Primary phase.
- Provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for SEND pupils, by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing, leading groups, and to encourage pupils to become independent leaners.
- Provide support for pupil welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
About us:
Astrea Academy Sheffield is a special place. Everything we do is for our children and our community, in order to provide them with a life of choice and opportunity. Our work starts and ends with a universal belief in high standards and expectations for every child, no matter what barriers they face. Underpinning our vision is a commitment that knowledge and scholarship will be celebrated, we want our children to become resilient in the face of challenge and we commit to providing all Astrea children with rich opportunities and to supporting them every step of the way.
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff, we are also passionate about cultivating our own talented workforce. At Astrea we believe that we can provide these unique roles by providing a huge opportunity to join a dynamic team working across the entire organisation.
We want to continue to fill our school with great staff who believe that EVERY child can achieve.
In return, we can offer you:
- An opportunity to be part of a school with a drive to be at the cutting edge of practice
- A commitment to your own professional development, regardless of your stage of career
- A supportive team of staff and SLT and opportunities to work together to improve practice and outcomes for children
- A positive culture where everyone is valued and respected
- A commitment to your wellbeing and work-life balance: a compassionate approach to leave of absence, free access to our health and mental wellbeing app ‘Wisdom’, regular, staff social events
- Amazing children who love learning and are increasingly eager to achieve
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and our Employee Assistant Programme.
Interested in applying?
Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information, and don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit to the school or to find out more - paula.wood@astreasheffield.org
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.
We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window should suitable applicants be identified.
Attached documents
About Astrea Academy Sheffield
- Astrea Academy Sheffield
- Andover Street, Burngreave, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S3 9EJ
- United Kingdom
Do you want to be part of a strong team where you will help make a lasting impact on the life chances of the young people of Burngreave?
Our vision is to provide an exceptional, knowledge-rich educational experience, which ensures that all scholars succeed. We are looking to recruit brilliant staff who share that vision and who understand the moral imperative that we have to serve our community.
What we offer:
- Hilarious, wonderful and caring young people
- A brand new sixth form, opening in September 2023
- A strong & established Early Years Provision, including an on-site Nursery
- Huge support and progression opportunities
- A knowledge rich curriculum, built on ‘powerful knowledge’ and a traditional T&L approach built around Rosenshine and TLAC
- Stimulating conversations about curriculum & pedagogy
- Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
- An obsession with reading
- A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
- Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm/strict’ behaviour system
- Highly visible/supportive senior leaders who have your back
- In the secondary phase, a centralised behaviour, sanctions and detention (you do not need to organise/chase them at all)
- No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ instructional coaching, helping you to continuously develop
- Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities across Astrea
- Opportunity to complete NPQs
- Fabulous food, cooked by our in-house chef
What we are looking for:
- Hard working professionals with excellent subject knowledge in their areas of expertise
- People who lead with their heart and do whatever it takes to ensure the life chances of our scholars are maximised
- Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs. Someone that does not make excuses for what children can achieve
- Someone who is totally aligned with our vision and values. If you are the type of person who fits with our culture, you will love working here.
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We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy, so you can fully appreciate our excellent learning environment. Please contact recruitment@astreasheffield.org to arrange a visit to either of our phases.
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Secondary Phase @AstreaAcadSheff Primary Phase @AASSheffPrimary
Astrea Academy Trust
We are a part of Astrea Academy Trust, a thriving family of 27 academies committed to inspiring our pupils beyond measure. Using our collective expertise, strengths and networks, we aspire to become one of the leading multi-academy Trusts for early years, primary, secondary, sixth form, and special needs throughout South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire.
Astrea Academy Sheffield is an All-Through Academy for children from 2-18.
Full details can be found here
Emma Glover | Co-Principal - Secondary Phase & Sixth Form
Rachel Flemming | Co-Principal - Primary Phase
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