Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

 28.5 hours per week term time only

G7 £27,852.00 pro rata (£17,897.50 Actual)

 Temporary from September 2023 until July 2024 (in the first instance)

 Required from 1st September 2023

The Headteacher and Academy Council are seeking to appoint an excellent HLTA to support and assist teachers as part of a professional team to contribute to raising standards of pupils’ achievement and to undertake a range of learning activities under the professional direction and supervision of qualified teachers and/or senior leaders.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold qualified HLTA status
• Be proficient in delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• provide PPA cover, additional classroom support and intervention across all phases within the school
• be a team player who is also able to work independently.

St Austin’s is a vibrant, happy school with a positive approach to learning and behaviour and serves the parish communities of St Austin’s and St Peter & St Paul’s in Wakefield. 

We are looking to appoint someone who:

·        is a practicing Catholic or who is sympathetic to the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church

·        is an excellent role model who is able to promote the gospel values of the church

·        is confident to fulfil the expectations of a HLTA in classes across the school

·        has good organisational skills and proven ability to support pupils development

·        has creative approaches to learning

·        who thinks creatively and believes in teamwork and collaboration

·        has a good sense of humour and sense of fun

·        is hard working and enthusiastic

·        is ambitious for our children and committed to helping the team to raise standards, and believes in the potential of all children to succeed and achieve

We can offer you:

·        a welcoming, happy and caring school community

·        an opportunity for support to develop teaching skills

·        dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues

·        happy and well-motivated children 

·        opportunities for your CPD

·        a network of support as part our partnership with other catholic primary and high schools within the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust.

Detailed information about the role can be found in the job description. It is planned that the role will start as soon as possible.

Application must be submitted using the CES application form and supplementary forms which are available on the school website at www.sa.bkcat.co.uk. Please return your completed application to Mr. John Molyneux (Headteacher) at school or via email at headteacher@sa.bkcat.co.uk by 9.00am on Thursday 29th June 2023.

If you would like further information about this post prior to submitting an application, please call school on 01924 339435 and request to speak to Mr. Molyneux. Visits to the school are encouraged.

Closing date: Thursday 29th June 2023

Interviews to be held: Thursday 6th July 2023

St Austin’s Catholic Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.

Offers of employment will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and successful pre-employment checks have been completed.