Higher Level Teaching Assistant with MTA and BCA duties
Ref: SCH-SC'sCOE(P) M-0128Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: HLTA - STC Grade 4, SCP10 & MTA STC Grade 1, SCP2The Role
School Name: All Saints Primary School, Axminster
Job Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant with Meal Time Assistant and Breakfast Club Duties
Job Type: Permanent
Job Breakdown:
HLTA Hours: 39 weeks per year, 28.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday 5.75 hours per day. 08:45am-12:00pm then 1:00pm-3:30pm. SC Grade 4 SCP 10 actual salary £17,149 per year (FTE £25,545)
Meal Time Assistant hours: 38 weeks per year, 2.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 30 minutes per day. SC Grade 1 SCP 2 actual salary £1,272 per year (FTE £22,366)
Breakfast Club Assistant hours: 38 weeks per year, 3.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:00am – 8:45am. SC Grade 1 SCP2 actual salary £1,908 (FTE £22,366)
Starting salary for this role will be £20,329
Application Deadline: 9am 12th July 2024
Interview date: TBC
Job Start Date: 3rd September 2024
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with Meal Time Assistant and Breakfast Club duties.
All Saint’s CofE Primary is a well-regarded, village school on the outskirts of Axminster, located within the village of Smallridge. Many pupils travel to our school because of the high expectations, and our values which underpin all that we do. The school is an academy within the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 19 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities, providing a rich network of collaboration.
Successful candidates will: -
• Be able to work in partnership with the current teaching staff to complement their delivery of the national curriculum
• Have the ability to plan and deliver structured teaching and learning activities
• Provide cover for staff, as well as supporting pupils with catch up work
• contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies, and provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all
We will offer you: -
• Happy, enthusiastic and polite children
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive Christian school ethos
• A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children
• A commitment to high quality continued professional development
Applicants should outline the experience and expertise they would bring to this role.
To organise a tour of the school please call the school on 01297 32761
To apply for this role please click the 'Apply Now' Button at the top of this advert.
If you have any issues applying for this role please contact HR via hr@stcmat.org
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE Maths A - C or equivalent | C |
Essential
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| GCSE English A - C or equivalent | C |
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| Have HLTA status (or intention to gain HLTA status upon appointment) or equivalent qualification or experience. |
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Skills
| Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| Have HLTA status (or intention to gain HLTA status upon appointment) or equivalent qualification or experience. |
Essential
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| Minimum ‘C’ grade or better in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent. |
Essential
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| Specialist training in an appropriate curriculum or learning area (e.g. communication interaction or SEMH |
Desirable
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| Training in Read Write Inc and other relevant teaching and learning strategies. |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Support the change process; remain positive during times of change. |
Essential
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| Ability to direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning. |
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| Work as part of a team, appreciating and supporting the role of other members of the team. |
Essential
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| Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupil’s competence and independence in its use. |
Essential
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| Demonstrate a positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues. |
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| Show patience, reliability and trustworthiness |
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| Establish excellent communication skills, with children and colleagues. |
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| Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers and pupils on achievements and progress. |
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| 4.2 Act as a role model to others in school. |
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| Establish good working relationships with pupils and other adults. |
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| Be self-reflective identifying and celebrating successes and recognising areas for further development. |
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| Be flexible. |
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving |
Desirable
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| Understanding a range of support services and other agencies as appropriate |
Desirable
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| Awareness of procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. |
Essential
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| Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching. |
Desirable
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| Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching. |
Desirable
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| The ability to plan and deliver structured teaching and learning activities. |
Essential
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| The ability to undertake pupil record keeping as requested. |
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| The ability to provide support for all pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. |
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| Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the agreed school policies. |
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| Experience | |
| Minimum 2 years’ experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age in an educational setting. |
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| General understanding of the National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes and techniques. |
Essential
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| Basic understanding of child development and learning |
Essential
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| Awareness of inclusion and vulnerable groups in a school setting. |
Essential
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| Evidence of specialism in particular areas of SEND in particular Communication Interaction and or SEMH. |
Desirable
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| Experience of working with high needs children. |
Desirable
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| Experience of leading effective intervention. |
Desirable
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| Experience of adapting teacher planning to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. |
Desirable
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| Track record of positive outcomes when working with children with SEN issues or cognition and learning difficulties or behaviour difficulties. |
Desirable
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Our safeguarding policy can be accessed via the below link:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/3/safeguarding
Our commitment to EDI
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
If you have any problems applying
If you experience any problems submitting your application, please contact the FACE-Ed team on 01924 907319 during office hours (8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday).
If you have any questions related to the position please contact the HR Team on hr@stcmat.org.
AXM – All Saints CE Primary School
All Saints
Axminster
Devon
EX13 7LX
Hannah Richardson
hr@stcmat.org