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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Fielding Primary School

Ealing

  • £29,627 - £30,503 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
including all allowances
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 December 2022

Job overview

Do you have high aspirations for all children, and want to make a life-changing, positive impact on the pupils you work with? 

We have an opportunity for a Level 4 qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant, to apply their expertise in supporting pupils and families in key stage 2. Fielding is a fantastic place to work.  

Imagine working in a school where everybody chooses to bring energy, passion and a positive attitude to the job every day.  

This is an exciting role for a HLTA who relishes a challenge, wants to change lives and can convincingly demonstrate that they have: 

  • a passion to support children to believe they can aspire to achieve their very best  
  • the ability work effectively with children, confidently adapting the curriculum to meet their needs  
  • experience of working with children in a school setting  
  • excellent behaviour management skills whilst remaining patient and positive  
  • experience of covering classes or teaching groups of pupils  
  • achieved a Level 4 HLTA qualification or the ability to achieve this within two years 
  • achieved GCSE Grade C English and Maths or equivalent   
  • a good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures 

 

Does that sound like you? 

You might be just the person we are looking for! 

Your role would include: 

  • following our Values-based ethos; 
  • bringing energy and creative ideas for learning opportunities; 
  • working with a large team across the key stage; 
  • a commitment to high educational standards and expectations of pupils, especially the most disadvantaged 

 

You will work alongside the assistant head teacher(s) and class teachers within key stage 2 to personalise learning to support social, emotional and academic progress, in a way which motivates and enthuses. Communication skills and flexibility are key.  

We are looking to appoint someone with the ability and willingness to work as part of a team and offer flexibility in supporting individual children, or small groups within a classroom setting. The role may also require you to provide cover for class teachers, this could be during their PPA time or in the event of absences, however this would be infrequent as we already have cover supervisors directly employed in school. 

Application 

Apply to Jenny Eastwood, HR & Data Administrator Jobs@fielding.ealing.sch.uk 

Download an application pack from our website,  www.fieldingprimary.com/jobs 

Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered.  We reserve the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. 

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and appointment will be conditional subject to clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.    

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexuality.  

Fielding Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment 

Closing date: Wednesday 7th December at 9am 

Selection tasks and interviews: Tuesday 13th December 

Please state on your application form any dates when you are not available for interview.  

Please note, staff parking on site is very limited. We are situated in a controlled parking zone. Further details: https://www.fieldingprimary.com/contact-us/ 

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About Fielding Primary School

Fielding is a large primary school serving the Northfields community of Ealing. In February 2017 Fielding was recognised by Ofsted to be Outstanding. Children and staff feel proud to be part of Fielding, our school is a fantastic place to learn, achieve and thrive. With excellent teaching and an engaging curriculum we are committed to help every child excel and reach their potential - academically and socially. Our Values-based philosophy underpins the way that we work, instilling our children with core values, including honesty, co-operation, tolerance, love, respect, determination and happiness. This combined with our wonderful facilities and safe, nurturing environment, enables our children to enjoy their learning, achieve excellent results and develop the confidence to succeed. We are proud of our spacious site with its modern facilities, superb resources and happy, purposeful atmosphere. Excellence in PE, sports, and music are particular strengths of the school. The school accommodates up to 120 places in each age group (organised into 4 classes of up to 30 children). We welcome all children - no matter what their individual needs - and strive to include them with additional support in all areas of the curriculum. We aim for every child to make progress whatever their starting point or background. 

Why work at Fielding? 

5 main reasons to work at Fielding: 

  • Values-based ethos including the Fish! philosophy for staff;
  • Pupils' attitudes to their learning and one another;
  • Professionalism and collaborative approach of our staff;
  • Specialist teaching;
  • Career growth where we only promote from within.

Find out more: http://www.fieldingprimary.com/why-work-at-fielding/

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