Higher Level Teaching & Learning Assistant

Higher Level Teaching & Learning Assistant

Status: Temporary until 31/8/20 but may become permanent

Hours of work: 32.5hours per week for 39 weeks per year

Salary: Grade E  £17,708 per annum plus access to LGPS

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 23.59pm

Interview Date: asap after closing date

Start date: 9th November 2020 

Due to our outstanding school expanding further, we are excited to announce that we are looking for one Higher-Level Teaching & Learning Assistant wishing to pursue a career in teaching, to work alongside the classroom teachers in our high performing and aspirant school. As the role will initially be based across our Early Years including our Nursery class (2-year-old children) and Key Stage One classes, we are seeking a skilled member of staff to join our team. Therefore, it is essential to have key knowledge across both the Early Years Framework and Key Stage One. 

Applicants must have Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE, a good level of spoken English, be a good team member and be able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children. Preferably, applicants will have Qualified Teacher Status (or a degree if they aspire to train to be a teacher in the future). As a high performing school, we are able to provide you with excellent opportunities to develop further. 

In addition, we are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking, creative practitioners, able to motivate pupils. 

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will be accountable for a team of Teaching and Learning Assistants, with some leadership responsibilities. You will assist the Class Teachers and Unit Leader to ensure all teaching and learning is carried out effectively. 

The successful candidate will: 

• be an outstanding practitioner 

• have experience or a good working knowledge of Early Years and Key Stage One 

• have the skills and sensitivity to deal with all members of our community and multi-agency partners 

• be enthusiastic, driven and committed to ensuring the school's future success 

• be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team 

• be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others

Please note that GCSE English and Maths A* - C (or equivalent) is required for this role and certificates will need to be produced at interview.

Please see the attached job description

The Inspire Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children in its care; any successful appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

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