Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Grade/Band Grade F (sp8 -13)

Vacancy Hours Part-time position 8.5 hours per week, Term Time only

Working hours Wednesday to Friday, 1pm – 3.50pm (Afternoons)

Contract Type established

Weekend Working N/A

Salary Range NJC Pay Structure

Venue for Interview East Cowton Church of England Primary School (TBC)

East Cowton CE School is part of a four-school collaboration under the leadership of one headteacher.

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual who has a working knowledge of administrative procedures with excellent IT skills. They will run the East Cowton School office and work closely with the other administrators in each of our four schools. Experience within an educational environment is desirable but not essential. This post may be combined with the GTA post also advertised. Please state in your application if you are applying for both roles.

The HLTA’s duties and responsibilities will include:

• To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate

• Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning

• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

• Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable

• Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• An enthusiastic and hard-working team player

• Energetic, motivated, positive with a can-do attitude

• Committed to high-standards and expectations

• Creative, interesting and willing to take risks

• Resilient and flexible

• Personable with a good sense of humour

• Willing to support the Christian ethos of the school

• Understanding of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum

What we can offer:

• Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents

• A thorough induction package

• A warm, collegiate and supportive environment in which to work, learn and develop

• Opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools and be part of the establishment of the Dales Academies Trust

• A chance to be part of a caring, environment with exciting visions for the future

Application Form.docx

Application Pack.pdf

This is a busy and varied role. The successful candidate will become part of a team that is enthusiastically driving the schools forward and building upon their achievements and strengths. We are a warm, inclusive family school with a strong Christian ethos, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence for all children in our care.

We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential as a unique individual and as a learner.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school is also committed to safer recruitment procedures. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

We welcome visitors to our lovely school and would really like to meet you prior to your application. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Emma Garner on 01325 378347 or email ecadmin@eckf.dalesmat.org.

Closing Date: Sunday 18th June 2023

Shortlisting Date Tuesday 20th June

Interview Date Monday 26th June

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