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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Forge Wood Primary School

West Sussex

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Salary:
£21,253 - £24,387 FTE, £18,117 - £20,789 Pro Rata
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
14 February 2019

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team in our brand new school! 

Forge Wood Primary School opened in September 2016 and moved to a brand new, purpose built school in September 2017. We are now looking to add to our dynamic team as our school grows and develops. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this new chapter. This would also be an opportunity for an experienced Learning Assistant and aspiring HLTA, to train as an HLTA within an outstanding team.

The successful candidate will support the class teachers with their responsibility for the development and exceptional education of the children. 

The successful candidates will also need to be able to work collaboratively and flexibly within our team, build good working relationships with both children and adults and demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude towards all our children. 

We can offer: 

• Excellent CPD opportunities and career development 

• The exciting prospect of being part of establishing a brand new school 

• A committed and successful centralised Education, IT, Finance and HR team 

• Encouragement for innovation and creativity 

• A supportive and collaborative environment and the opportunity to achieve significant career development 

• The opportunity to be part of GLF Schools 

Interviews: 27th February 2019 to 1st March 2019 

Hours: 36 per week, term time only 

Salary: £21,253 - £24,387 FTE, £18,117 - £20,789 Pro Rata 

As a Trust, we support applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and from people seeking flexible working opportunities. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

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About Forge Wood Primary School

Thank you for expressing an interest in Forge Wood Primary School.

In September 2016 we welcomed our first class of Reception children, and have evolved and grown within the growing community, establishing an inspiring curriculum for all our children to achieve. 

When you join Forge Wood you will see that our learning and teaching is based on our Aims for every child to Aspire, Explore and Achieve. Our rich and varied curriculum will provide opportunities to develop skills to be successful in the future. The emphasis will be teaching through engaging topics, where creative learning is linked through exciting and relevant contexts that meet the different interests and needs of all its children. Visit our curriculum pages to find out more.

Forge Wood Primary is a new purpose built school. The amazing and unique design allows for the latest technology and innovation whilst making the most of the natural resources and the local environment. We are proud of our extensive facilities and would welcome you to visit our school to view them.

As an academy within GLF Schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise. At Forge Wood Primary School, we believe in working with the local community to ensure school is a place where children grow, learn and flourish together'. This ethos is embedded within our vision and values.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

  • Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Career pathways and talent management
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model

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