Job Description

Canewdon C of E Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a HLTA to join the team.

Start date: 1st January 2025.

The hours are 8:30am to 3:45pm Monday to Friday, (including 15 min AM break / 1 hour lunch) 30 hours per week term time only for 38 weeks per year.

Salary Scale 6 (Range 13-17) Actual starting salary: £19,094 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. (includes paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: Monday 2nd December 2024 at Midday. Interview date: Friday 6th December 2024.

School

Canewdon C of E Primary School is a small, friendly and inclusive Church of England Primary school in Canewdon, near Rochford and Hockley. We are one of the ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and creative HLTA who is passionate about learning. You will have the ability to inspire, engage and motivate our pupils to do their very best. Our pupils are looking for a member of our team who has high expectations, of themselves and of others, and makes learning fun.

We are looking for someone who has:

· a love of learning

· strong classroom management skills

· engaging classroom presence

· patience with children and be dedicated to meeting the needs of all the pupils in their care

· flexibility, energy and enthusiasm

· the ability to show initiative as well as work as part of a team

· excellent communication skills

· excellent organisation and ability to meet deadlines

We can offer you:
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development
· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

Visits before application are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via the school office on admin@canewdon.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01702 258 238.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Canewdon CofE Primary School is a small, friendly Church of England Primary school in Canewdon, near Rochford and Hockley, that firmly believes that every child has amazing potential and that we need to work together to give all children the best possible education and care.

We are part of a Federation with St Nicholas CofE Primary School in Rawreth, Rayleigh and both schools are members of Berlesduna Academy Trust. We value the individuality of each school; whilst we also believe that it is vital that we share expertise and resources effectively in order to survive and thrive as small schools. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across the federation and travel between schools when necessary, such as during shared training sessions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to our safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced eDBS clearance, good references and the completion of a successful probation period.

If you believe this role is for you, then please do get in touch ahead of your application; visits to our school are warmly welcomed. You can contact us by calling the school on 01702 258 238 or via email to admin@canewdon.essex.sch.uk

Thank you for your interest.