Job Description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 1a) - Bardfield Academy

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: 32 hours 40 minutes per week (38 weeks - Term time only)

Scale: 5 Point 9-12 (Depending on experience)

Actual Salary: £19,972.63 to £20,931.67 (Depending on experience)

Application Closes: Friday 6th December 2024 Midday

Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th December 2024

At Bardfield Academy, we prioritize creating a nurturing educational environment where safety, security, and happiness are paramount. Our guiding ethos, 'Striving to Achieve, Together we'll Succeed!', underscores our commitment to collective growth and success. We are part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team at Bardfield Academy. The successful candidate will be expected to cover whole classes and support children with an array of learning needs both individually and/or groups. HLTAs (Level 1a) will be expected to deliver pre-prepared lesson plans, to progress pupils' learning and to assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher.

The successful candidate will be required to work 32 hours 40 minutes per week, Monday to Thursday 08:15 am to 15:30pm and Friday 08:15am to 14:00pm with a 25 minutes lunch break.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

· Strong literacy and numeracy skills,with GCSE English and Maths grades A-C (4 and above).

· A Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification.

· Proven experience working with children in a school and be able to teach whole classes and groups as required.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills,enabling you to effectively interact with both children and adults.

· The ability to overcome communication barriers and build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

· An understanding of the importance of social and emotional well-being and a commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

· Adaptability to work within a small,specialised team supporting children with diverse needs.

· Effective organisational and interpersonal skills,enabling you to manage tasks efficiently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

· The ability to work independently and take initiative,taking pride in your work and consistently seeking opportunities to contribute to the team's success.

· The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain composure in challenging situations.

We can offer:

· Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

· A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

· A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

· Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.

· An additional week's holiday in October resulting in a 2-week break during this term.

· A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.

Take the Next Step:

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the office team directly at 01268 553488, to schedule an appointment. We hope to meet you.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we reserve the right to close this job opportunity early.

Bardfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

As part of the South Essex Academy Trust we are an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply:

If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply for this vacancy' button to complete our application form. Once completed please send to recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form.

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Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.