Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required for September 2021

HLTA 

8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday (Term time only)

(30 hours per week, 1 hour lunch unpaid)

Salary Scale I points 26-28

Starting Salary £20,512

St Thomas More is a GOOD, happy, caring school with outstanding behaviour. We provide an outstanding, engaging, creative, broad and balanced curriculum for our pupils.

The governors are seeking to appoint a HLTA to support our pupils in their learning journey.

Applicants from all faiths or none are welcome.

We are looking for applicants who:

• Have achieved Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status

• Have at least two years’ experience of working within a primary school

• Are organised and creative

• Are adaptable and have a positive attitude

• Enjoy challenging and inspiring children

• Are committed to team work

• Are willing to undertake relevant training

• Have the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents, colleagues, governors and visitors to the school in accurate spoken English in accordance with the Fluency Duty.

We can offer:

• Excellent personalised Professional Development

• A hardworking and supportive team

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved learners

• Investment in staff well-being

A full job description and person specification will be provided with the application pack, which is only available by emailing manclffe@st-thomasmoreprimary.com 

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Virtual tours can be arranged as required.

Closing date for receipt of applications is: Noon on Friday 25th June 2021

Interviews will be held: Week beginning Monday 28th June 2021

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check paid for by the school and will require two satisfactory references.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.