Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Lower Fields Primary Academy are looking to appoint a HLTA to join our academy in April 2023.

As a HLTA, you will compliment teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. You will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You will provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes and to encourage pupils to become independent learners. You will provide support for student’s welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life.

You will be required to work both independently and as classroom support.

Hours: 35 hours per week / Term Time only or Term Time only (38 Weeks) / Permanent.

Who we are

The academy is a 3-11 primary school situated on the outskirts of Bradford serving a culturally diverse population. Lower Fields Academy has a reputation in the community as a nurturing school where all our pupils receive a high quality education. We are extremely lucky to be based in stunning and extensive grounds which help to provide a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities.

We feel passionate about providing our young people with memorable experiences, the best outcomes and the widest opportunities. We place our learners’ individual needs at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves in our adaptability and willingness to engage fully with our students, their parents and the communities they live in. ‘Leaders, teachers and the whole-school community are committed to eliminating second best and creating the best possible educational experiences for all pupils’ (Ofsted 2018).

What we can offer

The successful applicant will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to pupils and prepare them with the necessary skills to be successful lifelong learners.

We provide high quality CPD through a combination of:

Ø In school training and mentoring from our experienced staff

Ø Trust wide training with opportunities to link up with other teachers across Delta

Ø External training from a range of excellent and effective providers

If you feel you would be the right fit for this role then we would very much like to hear from you.

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

•            Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

•            Minimum entitlement of 34 days holiday (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays

•            Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc

•            Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme

•            Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

•            Training and development opportunities

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk)

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at http://recruitment.deltatrust.org.uk

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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