HLTA/Pastoral Mentor

Bringhurst Primary Academy is now recruiting for a High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)/Pastoral Mentor

This role could be your next career opportunity.

 If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

 We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Working under the direction and within an agreed system of supervision from a qualified teacher.

To complement the teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies.

To undertake specified timetabled teaching duties as agreed with the Headteacher.

To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also to supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers including PPA.

To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils (e.g. SEN, EAL and all underachieving groups), by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.

To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life

To work under the direction of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, in partnership with other professionals, to offer practical help and emotional support to pupils and families experiencing various problems.

39weeks per year (Term time) 32.5 hours per week ,1 year fixed

About our Academy

Bringhurst Primary School is a successful, primary school in a stunning rural location. At our school, we want all our pupils to feel valued, confident, and excited about their learning. Every pupil can succeed and is encouraged to challenge themselves to become the best they can be. We aim to nurture our children to enjoy a lifelong love of learning and to help them become thoughtful and caring members of the community. As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children.  As well as striving for academic excellence, we want our pupils to find and develop

Salary & Benefits

NJC6-8  FTE £20,043 - £20,852, per annum - £15,394.80 - £16,016.19 Pro Rata

Access to generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Have Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status or equivalent qualification or experience.

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills or qualifications equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and maths.

Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle

Ability to direct the work where relevant of other adults in supporting learning.

An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.

Good working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.

An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning.

Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.

Experience of working with children with additional needs.

Experience of general clerical/ administrative work

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. 

Apply now

To submit your application, please click on ‘apply here ’.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants based on any protected characteristics.