Higher Level Teaching Assistant, HLTA (Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 30.5 per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: Until August 2025

Closing date: 22 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5NA
Phone: 01424429494
Email: office@sacred-heart.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.sacredhearthastings.co.uk/
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About the role

Sacred Heart School are looking for an experienced HLTA to work across all year groups on a fixed term contract until August 2025.

Hours of work – Five days a week 8.40am-3.15pm.  Total of 30.5 hours (includes break and lunch time duties).

The successful applicant will be expected to cover teaching with whole classes when the teacher is not available –due to PPA, training or other absence.   The role will also involve working with small groups or individual children. The successful candidate will need to be flexible, working in response to the schools needs and be a good team player.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To cover and lead class teaching as and when required.
• Contribute to effective assessment and planning.
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum to help the pupils achieve their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• An experienced Teaching Assistant with appropriate qualifications or experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Has experience in working with children with significant SEND and behaviour needs.
• Is an excellent communicator and has a clear understanding of the expectations of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and their role in teaching children.
• Is able to show a commitment to the ethos and vision of our school.
• Preferably has experience of working in a range of settings in more than one year group.

Applicants must have:

• A good standard of education across a range of subjects.
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – at least equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English & Maths.
• Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation for schools including.

Applicants must be willing to fully join in with developing and supporting our school’s Catholic ethos.

We can offer you:

• pupils who have great behaviour for learning;
• a supportive staff team and parent community;
• ongoing training and support.

Please contact the office for an application pack on 01424 429494 or email office@sacred-heart.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@sacred-heart.e-sussex.sch.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office to arrange.

• Closing Date: Mid-day 22nd November 2024.
• Interview Date: week commencing 25th November 2024.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.