Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Pleckgate High School
Blackburn with Darwen
- £25,927 - £30,095 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- SCP 19-25 - £25,927 - £30,095 (Actual Salary £23,340 - £27,092)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2022
- Apply by:
- 1 July 2022
Job overview
Pleckgate High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed HLTA within Learning Support and EAL Departments. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.
The Job
• Liaise with all staff to ensure all pupils in learning support and EAL are well supported.
• Planning, teaching and assessment of small groups of pupils in learning support or EAL to achieve good progress
• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups, or for whole classes within learning support or EAL.
• Monitor pupils and assess, record and report on pupils’ achievement, progress and development
• Work with the SENCO to identify pupils requiring targeted interventions based on pupil progress data and ongoing assessment of progress
• Provide one-to-one support for pupils in either a care/special needs capacity as and when required or in line with pupil’s individual education plans or SEND needs
• Develop and maintain links with parents to meet the needs of EAL students in order to ensure that educational achievement and personal development are maximised
• If required, manage or mentor other teaching assistants.
What are the job requirements?
• GCSE or Equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics at level 9 – 5.
• Child Care/NVQ/ HLTA or other relevant qualification (related to education is desirable i.e. a degree) at level 4.
• Experience of planning, preparing and delivering agreed work, and supporting programmes for individuals or groups of pupils.
• Knowledge of The National Curriculum and Schemes of Work in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Knowledge of how to support language development for pupils who do not have English as their first language.
• Is able to work as a member of a class team to deliver and assess planned lessons.
• Excellent written communication skills and a high level of ICT literacy.
• A clear understanding of what makes good and outstanding lessons and an ability to develop a culture where striving for outstanding progress and learning is central to the school’s work.
Amongst the many benefits of working within the Trust you will receive:
• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the Trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• 6 sessions of free counselling including CBT, wellbeing and bereavement.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust
• Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing
Actual Salary Range - £23,340 - £27,092
Closing date: Friday 1st July 2022 at 09:00
Interview date: Wednesday 6th July 2022
The Education Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding its children; therefore, an enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken for the successful applicant(s). The Trust (and its schools) are legally obligated to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts.
Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com
Applications for this exciting post are to be made through https://ept.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies
Safeguarding Information
Education Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Attached documents
About Pleckgate High School
Message from the Head Teacher
“Pupils enjoy learning and are kind to each other. They feel happy and safe and part of a caring community and trust staff to support them when they need it”. Ofsted 2023
Dear Candidate,
We are a large secondary school, part of the Education Partnership Trust (EPT), situated on the northern outskirts of Blackburn. Our school community is made up of 1350 students and 180 staff with excellent facilities to benefit both the school and local community. Pleckgate High School is a thriving multicultural community that places the best interests of young people at the heart of everything we do.
At Pleckgate everyone is committed to providing the best educational experiences and opportunities for our students. At the heart of the school's work is a commitment to high quality teaching and learning and achievement for all: for our students to be safe, happy and successful developing as individuals into caring, responsible citizens who participate fully in school life and are proud of their achievements. Every pupil at Pleckgate is encouraged to have ambitious goals and everybody is responsible for creating a culture of high expectations and academic excellence. Our most recent Ofsted report, March 2023, positively reported “Leaders and staff have high expectations & set high standards for staff & pupils’”. A copy of our full report is available from the school website.
We are proud of our achievements - our ambitious curriculum, our examination success, opportunities for pupils' personal development, our charity work and our community involvement. Ofsted also commented, “Subject curriculums are expertly designed with a careful selection of the most important knowledge for pupils”. We are committed to the pursuit of outstanding teaching and learning alongside the highest possible academic, personal and moral standards. This commitment is built upon a shared belief in hard work, self-reflection and a culture of respect and support for others.
We are significantly oversubscribed and pupils achieve positive outcomes at Pleckgate. We are proud of how staff support pupils in achieving success both academically and through sport.
As a staff member of Pleckgate High School, you will be able to take advantage of the staff benefits, available through the EPT, which includes access to both the Simply Health and Discount for Teachers schemes. We also have an Associate member of our Senior Leadership Team whose role is to work with our staff on staff wellbeing, working to ensure you have a balanced home and work life-style.
If you have any questions about our school, or the role itself, please don't hesitate to get in touch and please visit our school website http://www.pleckgate.com to get a flavour of what we have to offer.
Yours sincerely
Aishling McGinty
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