KS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant - West Bromwich, United Kingdom - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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    Full time, Part time
    Description

    Due to the promotion and development of one of our current HLTA's we are seeking to appoint an experienced HLTA to support learning and cover lessons across KS2.

    What our parents say:

    "As a Church school it teaches morals and values which have supported my child in building lasting friendships and strong relationships with his teachers. My child is excited to go to school each day with an ever changing and engaging curriculum which offers outdoor learning, a love of story-telling and opportunities to make music and art. He comes home bursting to tell us about it."

    What our current staff say:

    "Our fantastic team at All Saints, who will support each other in any way that they can, make our school feel like a family. In addition, this school has given me a platform to become a creative and confident teacher through the amount of thought and detail put into the curriculum that we deliver. I am proud to be part of the All Saints family."

    The successful candidate will:

    • Have good subject knowledge and skills of supporting and learning in KS2.

    • Experience of covering lessons and also working alongside class teachers to deliver lessons.

    • Demonstrate a willingness to develop professionally.

    • Have a good understanding of how to adapt planned learning to effectively support pupil progress.

    • Have a commitment to working as part of a team and sharing good practice.

    • Have a positive outlook, energy and good communication skills.

    • Be committed to establishing a positive school experience and providing our pupils with effective, purposeful feedback, guidance and care.

    We can offer:

    • A positive, welcoming environment in a school frequently described as having 'a family feel' by those that work here and visit.

    • A dedicated, caring and hard-working staff to work with and build positive relationships with.

    • Very good quality professional development and increased paid hours to enable our HLTA's to attend staff meetings and training alongside class teachers.

    • Engaged families and a community room used for parent workshops and events including those supporting School readiness.

    • The opportunity to work in a good school which is supportive, forward thinking and innovative.

    • Delightful, hard-working students that contribute ideas and positive attitudes to school-life.

    • Well-behaved and engaged pupils.

    • A creative, well-presented and resourced school including a dance/drama studio, environmental studies room, Arts Area, Extensive Outdoor Forest Area to support all areas of the curriculum, Multi-Use Games area, Outdoor Gym, running track and field space.

    Visits to the school are encouraged in order to meet the Head Teacher and tour the school before applying. Expressions of interest and school visits can be made by emailing -

    As stated in Keeping Children Safe in Education all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

    Application forms are also available from the School Business Manager and are returnable to - by Friday 19th April 2024.

    Interviews are scheduled to take place week beginning 6th May 2024.

    Hours

    32.5 hours per week, term time only + training days

    Grade

    Band E SCP £29,269 - £33,945 per annum pro rata)

    Location

    All Saints C of E Primary School, Wilford Road, West Bromwich, B71 1QN

    Contract Type

    Permanent

    Closing Date

    Friday 19th April 2024