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We are thrilled that you are considering the opportunity to join Ardleigh St Mary's CofE Primary Academy as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). At Ardleigh St Mary's, we are proud to be part of the Canonium Learning Trust, where our shared vision is to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for both our staff and pupils. Our school's ethos is built on the values of Opportunity, Challenge, and Integrity, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential.
As an HLTA at our academy, you will play a key role in the academic and personal development of our pupils, helping to shape their learning journeys and support them in their growth. You will work closely with our dedicated teaching staff, contributing to lesson delivery, classroom support, and fostering an inclusive environment where all children can thrive.
We are a close-knit school community situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Ardleigh, Essex. The successful candidate will find themselves working with a fantastic team of passionate educators and support staff, all committed to delivering the best outcomes for our children.
The role of HLTA is central to our school's mission to provide a well-rounded and high-quality education. Whether you are an experienced HLTA or new to the role, we are eager to support your professional development and ensure you have everything you need to succeed.
We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully welcoming you to our team.
Information about the School
Ardleigh St Mary's Primary Academy, part of Canonium Learning Trust, is a small village primary Church of England school located between Manningtree and Colchester.
Influenced by the Church of England's vision to educate for 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10), our focus on wisdom prioritises the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral and social development of our children. We aim to inspire wisdom with a golden thread of deep knowledge, critical thinking, strong communication and exciting learning opportunities running consistently throughout our curriculum.
Ultimately, we want our pupils to leave our academy as knowledgeable, thoughtful and articulate individuals, who are equipped with the cultural capital to thrive in our evolving world and society. By working together, we ensure our pupils are supported and challenge to nurture a keen mind, a willingness to question and the ability to make right choices, so that they are prepared for secondary school and beyond.
As a proud Church of England school, our vision and all that we do is underpinned by our core and Christian values:
Respect and reverence – we have regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others
Caring and compassion – we display kindness and concern for others
Cooperation and service – we work together
Perseverance and endurance – we keep going until we achieve success
Honesty and virtue – we tell the truth
Responsibility and trust – we are accountable for all our actions
Our staff team and I would be delighted to welcome you and look forward to sharing what makes our school unique.
Lois Osborne, CEO