Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Supporting Alternative Provision Students)

We are looking to recruit a Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide alternative provision for our disaffected students who need help overcoming barriers to learning, where behaviour/attendance issues are a concern.

In addition, the role will also involve providing support to students with a whole range of special educational needs.

The successful applicants will join a team which believes that all students are entitled to quality teaching in a safe and caring environment and are committed to excellence for all.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week. (32.5 hours may be considered)

Salary: Grade 7, Points 12 – 19 (Meridian Trust)

Full time equivalent annual salary £24,496 to £27,852

Actual annual salary £21,104 to £23,995 for 37 hours, term time plus training days (39 weeks).

The Opportunity

• It will involve planning and delivering Maths, English and Science lessons to students either in small groups or one-to-one.
• It will include adapting and planning curriculum with departments.
• To maintain effective records in order to support the APDR/IAEP process.
• Supporting data input, exam processes and entering exam grades.
• Accompanying students on offsite educational visits.
• Supporting and mentoring students not only with their academic progress, but also their personal development.
• Supporting SEN students across whole school when not engaged with alternative provision.

The ideal candidate

• An adaptable, enthusiastic and creative person.
• Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners.
• Able to build effective working relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to work as part of a team responsible for supporting the process of teaching and learning.

What we can offer you

• A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion.
• Acommitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals.
• A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported.

Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 29 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Job Description and Person Specification below. If you have any questions regarding this role please contact: Maria Taylor, HR Officer, mtaylor@sawtryva.org.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 23rd June 2023, 9.00 am

Interview to take place on: Tuesday 27th June 2023

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.