Higher Level Teaching Assistant

POST TITLE: Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

GRADE: Scale 5- Point 12-17 (£21589-£23836 Full Time) 

                                     (£17,868-£19728 Pro rata)

35 hours per week, term time only 

LOCATION: WERNETH SCHOOL, HARRYTOWN, BREDBURY, STOCKPORT, SK6 3BX

START DATE: JANUARY 2022 

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 1st December 2021

INTERVIEWS: Week commencing 6th December 2021

Education Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

We wish to appoint an ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Student Support Team and Curriculum Departments.  The post provides an outstanding opportunity for a talented HLTA to join our team who are committed to raising standards across the school. Experience of supporting students with barriers to learning and evidence of SEND knowledge and understanding would be an advantage.  

Werneth School is an 11-16 comprehensive school in Stockport with over 1100 students of all abilities: we serve a wide range of student backgrounds and a supportive community.  Housed in a purpose-built new building (opened November 2017) with new resources and interactive boards in every classroom, the school has been through a rapid period of change.  Student numbers are increasing year-on-year and academic performance is improving.   The school benefits from an exciting partnership with the Manchester United Foundation to raise aspiration in our students.   

The school has now joined the Education Learning Trust based at Gatley Primary School, converting to academy status in January 2021.  We are already benefiting from the collaborative work of a family of 5 schools, including another secondary school.  

Our offer to you ….

▪ A vibrant and supportive staff body who are proud of their school

▪ A comprehensive mix of students 

▪ A welcoming school environment with excellent new resources and facilities.

▪ A focus across the school on developing a new, dynamic curriculum.

▪ Excellent CPD and support

▪ A headteacher and SLT who are committed to continual improvement, innovation and creative thinking.  SLT are supported by enthusiastic and able leaders at all levels.

▪ A school with an ethos of inclusion and a commitment to know our children well

▪ A school with increasing student numbers year on year.

▪ A school with a purpose-built new (November 2017) building and resources

▪ A supportive Multi Academy Trust with a firm focus on collaborative learning, supporting school development and sharing good practice across schools in the Trust.

Further details and an application form are also available from the school website. 

 Your application form should be accompanied by a letter of application which details your suitability for the position.  This should not exceed two pages of A4 and should be written in size 12 font.  Please note that - in the event of you being offered the role - you will be asked to declare any previous relevant convictions and these will be considered before employment is offered.

You can also speak to Mrs Catherine Humphreys (Head’s PA) on 0161 494 1222 extension 1022 should you require any further information.

Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@wernethschool.com