Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Overview

St. John’s CE Primary School is looking to recruit a versatile and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will become fully committed to our ethos. The role can also include daily Midday Supervisor duties.
We can promise you no two days will be the same, and that working with our children will be fulfilling and rewarding and will make a lifelong impact on them.

Personal attributes

The Role (will include/require):

• An outstanding HLTA who is committed to raising standards with high expectations for all pupils.
• Working independently and collaboratively with teaching staff in the planning and preparation of resources and the delivery of the curriculum.
• Providing teaching cover as and when required.
• Supporting pupils with SEND.
• Being proactive in managing pupil behaviour and keeping children safe.
• Midday Supervisor duties if required.

The right candidate needs to be a good communicator, adaptable, flexible and put the wellbeing and needs of the children first.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the freedom to flourish and succeed.
• Professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals.
• A school in which the pupils flourish in an open, supportive environment and make good progress as a result.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range:                              Aquinas Grade 4
                                                           £25,613.00 - £27,434.00
Actual Salary (Pro-rata):   £19,039.63 - £20,393.28
Hours:                                           Part Time (31.25 hours per week) Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm
Weeks:                                         39 (Term Time Only)

Location

St John's Church of England Primary School
Maple Road
Penge
London
SE20 8HU

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.