Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Grade 5 SCP 15-20 (£23,541 to £25,991 pro rata) - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent

The Tapton School Academy Trust are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover PPA time and staff absence to start in September 2021 at Wisewood Primary School. Wisewood Primary is a 1-form entry school with 164 children on roll and is located in the north west of the city between Hillsborough, Loxley and Malin Bridge.

We are looking to appoint a high quality, enthusiastic professional who is keen to develop and go the extra mile for our children. The role currently involves working in our KS2 bubble to undertake whole class teaching cover as well as some small group interventions.  However, subject to the lifting of COVID restrictions, it is envisaged that the successful candidate will be required to cover in all classes across school, therefore experience across all Key Stages would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a relevant teaching qualification, meet the National Higher Level Teaching Assistant Standards, or have an equivalent HLTA qualification   If candidates do not currently have the HLTA qualification they must be willing to enrol on the course as soon as possible.

• Have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible working in the classroom

• Be passionate about teaching and learning

• Be able to work creatively and strategically and collaborate with teachers

• Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn

• Be positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude

• Be committed to improving the life chances of every child

• Have experience of working across EYFS, KS1 & KS2

• Have excellent classroom skills including high expectations and a commitment to challenging every learner through an exciting, inspiring enquiry-based curriculum

• Have outstanding interpersonal skills that motivate and inspire children to achieve their very best

• Have highly effective communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

Interested candidates should submit their application by midday on Monday, 21st June, 2021. Interviews will take place on Thursday, 24th June 2021 in school.  A recruitment pack and job description can be found on our school website.  

In your personal statement please comment on these bullet points.

• Why do you want to be an HLTA at Wisewood Primary School?

• What experience do you have?

• What skills would you bring to the role?

• Reference to the National HLTA standards and how you plan to meet these standards is required as part of the letter

If you require any further information or would like more details about the role and school please contact us to arrange an informal discussion with the Head of School, Ben Ramsden. Please call Wisewood Primary School to arrange an appointment on 0114 2343304 or e-mail headteacher@wisewood.sheffield.sch.uk. 

Please note:

• References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

• Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL APPLICATION FORM.