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Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - 2 positions available
Hours: 33.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:15 to 15:30 with 30 minutes lunch)
Term Time including inset days (39 weeks per year)
Contract: 1 position is permanent and the other is for a fixed term, of 1 year, to cover maternity leave.
Salary: Scale 5, Point 9 £20,651.92 per annum (£26,409 pro-rata)
Start date: 22nd April 2025
Location: Weeley, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
We are looking for two HLTA's to work at Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School, leading classes to provide release time for teachers. You will be supporting our children with their learning and ensuring their needs at school are met.
One of these positions is permanent, and the other is for a fixed term, of 1 year, to cover maternity leave.
The ideal candidate will:
ü Have good literacy and numeracy skills;
ü Be able to cover the absence of the teacher by delivering pre-planned lesson plans;
ü Be able to organize an appropriate learning environment;
ü Have the ability to work as part of a team;
ü Be highly positive and supportive;
ü Have the skills and expertise to understand the needs of the children;
ü Be able to remain calm and flexible, be caring, have patience and a sense of humour;
ü Display a professional attitude.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure you meet the criteria before applying for this role.
In return we will offer:
v A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;
v A supportive staff team;
v A clear vision for the future.
If you would like to apply, please complete the online application form via Essex School Jobs. Alternatively, please complete the Vines Trust's application form and return to Gemma.Williams@dcvst.org
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks.
The application closing date is Midday on Friday 14th February 2025
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 24th February 2025
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Karen Jones by email - karen.jones@dcvst.org