Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Sept 2021 or earlier by negotiation

32.5 hours per week

Salary Scale 5 (Scale 7 depending on experience)

Trinity Road Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant or ambitious Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking to appoint an experienced, flexible and outstanding practitioner dedicated to improving children's progress. The successful candidate will be expected to cover classes and support children with an array of learning needs both individually and/or groups. Prior experience of working with young children is essential.

The successful candidate must:

· Be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

· Be willing to work towards the HLTA standards or show that they have gained relevant HLTA qualifications

· Have a positive approach and a range of strategies to the role of behaviour management

· Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to children, parents and other adults

· Be committed to supporting the school vision, mission and values

· Have personal drive and determination to deliver the best standards for learners

· Have high expectations of all students

· Have the ability to support and enhance teaching and learning

· Be self-motivated, intuitive and accountable

· Have a strong commitment to, and ownership of, professional development

To more fully understand what our school offers and the direction in which we are heading please refer to our website. Visits to the school are positively encouraged. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. Telephone 01245 354517 or email admin@trinityroad.essex.sch.uk

Closing date: 03.05.2021 noon

Shortlisting date: 04.05.2021

Interview Date: 12.05.2021

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to a DBS check, satisfactory references and confirmation of qualifications

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.