Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Devon, United Kingdom - Devon County Council
Description
Required to start Thursday, 5th September 2024.
Riviera Education Trust has a new position for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, which will be based at Roselands Primary School.
We have a strong staff team with a wide range of talents and a great deal of experience. We are all enthusiastic and committed to providing the best education for the children in our care. Roselands Primary School is a friendly school which provides a safe, happy and stimulating environment where our pupils can develop into successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. We aim to give our children opportunities to gain the skills and knowledge which will enable them to lead successful and fulfilling lives.
Roselands Primary School is part of the Riviera Education Trust which is a multi-academy trust consisting of three local primary schools. We work in collaboration with Oldway Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy in order to benefit all of the children in the Trust. Working in partnership with other schools helps to strengthen our provision and provide educational excellence so that every pupil has the best possible learning experience and is prepared for future life.
The role of the HLTA is to work independently; providing Preparation, Planning and Assessment (PPA) cover, across the breadth of the curriculum, with a significant commitment to whole class teaching. You will work collaboratively with class teachers to deliver a planned, innovative curriculum so all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, may achieve success in line with the school vision, ethos and aims. You will be able to motivate and progress pupils' learning following school policies and guidance from class teachers as well as provide short-term cover within any age group in response to teacher absence.
We are looking for someone who:
● is extremely motivated, enthusiastic and creative in their approach to supporting learners in the classroom;
● is committed to, and enthusiastic about, working in partnership with other colleagues todeliver the highest quality support and ensure the best possible outcomes for every child;
● is able to work effectively within our hard-working, talented and friendly school;
● is able to be flexible in their approaches to meeting the needs of different learners;
● is reflective and committed to developing their own practice;
● has the sense of humour and sense of fun that are essential in working successfully in a busy, ever-changing environment.
Criteria for the post:
● A proven record of recent experience working with primary pupils within a school setting.
● English and Mathematics GCSE (minimum C Grade) or GCE O Level or equivalent (essential).
● Further relevant qualifications such as NVQ (preferred but not essential).
We can offer you:
● Happy, enthusiastic, creative children and colleagues;
● A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos;
● A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children and ensuring every child achieves their full potential;
● A commitment to high quality continued professional development;
● Practice informed by evidence-based research
● High quality, personalised CPD for all staff;
● An opportunity to be part of a collaborative Multi Academy Trust and work alongside a range of outstanding teachers, practitioners and professionals;
● Opportunities to develop your career within our Trust;
Please see the job description for further details regarding this post.
Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, references will be requested after shortlisting as part of the selection process.
Riviera Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. As this post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
The application form can be found on the school website: and completed applications should be sent to: HR Department, Riviera Education Trust, Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SY or by email:
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Deadline for applications is: Tuesday, 7 May 2024 at