Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Brian Clarke CE Academy is looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support the establishment of our Achievement for All (AfA) department with the school’s SENDCo and Deputy Headteacher for Personal Development. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a talented and committed staff that is growing a school from Year 7 up; supporting the development of its ethos and embedding that in the community of the school; having the benefit of a brand-new building with all new facilities and supported by a local, successful and experienced Trust. Exemplary behaviour and a distinctive ethos based on our strongly held values will create a climate for learning where students flourish.

As an HLTA you will be working with the SENDCo and other members of staff in the AfA department to plan and provide curriculum support and interventions to our students with additional learning needs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility and the ability to self-start and be proactive is essential.

In brief we are looking for:

• An individual committed to ambition, excellence and community who will work with the staff body to drive the growth and development of The Brian Clarke CE Academy to become an outstanding provider for young people and a school where staff, who are committed and ambitious for young people, take pride in and enjoy their work.

• An individual able to build relationships and rapport with students, parents, carers and colleagues, as well as communicating directly with relevant external agencies.

• Someone who will go the extra mile for students, not because they are asked to but because they want to; someone who will do their utmost to ensure that all of our students progress to the future destinations of their choice.

• Someone who will inspire students and the staff they work with.

• An excellent communicator with sound analytical skills and a flexible approach.

We are recruiting a founding team of exceptional staff to achieve our vision and work together to create a genuinely outstanding school and shape the totality of the Brian Clarke experience for our young people. 

Working for The Brian Clarke CE Academy means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise.  This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools. 

Alongside The Brian Clarke CE Academy, the Trust is made up of The Blue Coat School, St Anne’s Academy in Middleton and two primary schools - East Crompton St George’s and Mayfield Primary. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub; both of which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/vacancies 

This position will be based at The Brian Clarke Academy, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.  

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension 

• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Brian Clarke CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. 

For further information please refer to: 

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section. 

• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role. 

Please note CVs are not accepted

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 27 June 2022

Interviews: Friday 8 July 2022

Start Date: September 2022