Job Description

Crays Hill Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA to join the team as soon as possible.

The hours are 8:15am to 3:45pm (including a 30 minute lunch break) Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week during term time. (39 weeks per year including 5 inset days).

Salary: Scale 6 to Scale 7 (Range 13 - 24) depending on qualifications and experience.

Actual Starting Salary £23,411 to £25,766 per annum (includes paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: 12th December 2024 at Midday. Interview date: Week commencing 16th December 2024.

School

Crays Hill Primary School is one of 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 looking to appoint an experienced HLTA who can deliver lessons across the primary range (Reception to Year 6) to support PPA, cover when teachers are absent from school and release time for our teachers/leaders.

This role will also include:

· intervention work with individuals and small groups

· taking a lead on organising activities for breakfast and lunch time.

· delivering a daily RWInc lesson

We are looking for a person who:

· will have the drive to support the children across the school to be the very best that they can be whilst inspiring a love of learning.

· has a HLTA qualification (Applicants without the HLTA qualification, must be happy to complete this qualification alongside the role).

· demonstrates a 'can do' attitude.

· is able to provide and deliver learning activities to whole classes in Early Years, KS1 and KS2

· has a proven track record of delivering high quality interventions

· is committed to raising standards and meeting the needs of individual and groups of children

· is a positive, enthusiastic and a real team player

· is self-motivated, resilient and able to work using their own initiative

We can offer you:

· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff

· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and their families

· access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

· a commitment to continued professional development

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

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Anthea Yorston on 01268 521914 or by emailing applications@crayshill.essex.sch.uk.

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. 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

Crays Hill Primary School is located on London Road, Crays Hill. We are one of the eight 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.