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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Waltham Holy Cross Primary
Salary: Scale 5 Pt 8-11 Pro rata for 32.25 hrs term time + insets (37.7 working weeks)
FTE £21391-£22646, pro rata £14899.67 - £15773.83.
Do you have a specific subject that you enjoy teaching?
Our new Executive Headteacher is looking for a HLTA or instructor to work across Key Stage 1 and 2 in our rapidly improving school.
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school. The ideal candidate will be an effective role model that sets high expectations and motivates the pupils to achieve. The HLTA will provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and teaching classes. Applicants must be enthusiastic and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The HLTA would be required to work alongside, and individually from class teachers.
Essential requirements:
- At least a C in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- A minimum of Level 3 qualification (currently working towards Level 4 desirable)
- Ability to use ICT and learn new skills
- Working in partnership with specialist teacher to support pupils needs
Harlow NET Academies offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a primary cluster of six schools, staff work in teams to share the responsibility for planning. We have a number of specialist teachers who work across our cluster who offer teachers expert knowledge in Maths, English, PE, Drama, Art and Music.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At NET Academies Harlow we believe in the future development of our teachers, our staff development programme has meant staff are successful in progressing the next stage of their career.
Additional benefits at working at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy:
- Additional 6.5 days school holidays
- Individual career programme for all staff
- Children who have a love of learning and a highly motivated staff team
- A caring and happy learning environment
- High expectations and excellent behaviour
- Personalised staff well-being programme
NET Academies Trust offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Working as a part of a family of schools, teachers work in teams to share the responsibility for planning. We have a number of specialist teachers who work across our cluster who offer teachers expert support across the curriculum.
The Trust has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At NET Academies Trust we believe in the future development of ourteachers,our staff development programme has meant teachers are successful in progressing the next stage of their career.
Waltham Holy Cross joined NET Academies Trust in 2019, and is now led by an Executive Head Teacherwhose school has been awarded"Employer of the Year 2018" by TES, "Winner of the National School Community Wellbeing in Schools Award 2019" by Place2Be and "Happiest Primary School" in the national 2019-20 happiness awards.
What Ofsted says about Waltham Holy Cross Primary School:
"Children in the early years are happy and know the routines well."
"Leaders and teachers have developed effective partnerships with parents and carers. The new system for recording children's development allows teachers to share withparentsinformation about their child's learning. Many parents contribute to their child's learning record, enabling teachers to gain a bigger picture of what children can do. This has had a positive impact on increasing parental engagement."
What Ofsted says about NET Academies Trust:
"Strong and purposeful leadership is galvanising staff, raising expectations and transforming the culture of the school. Other senior leaders share your ambitious vision for the school."
OFSTED 2018
"The executiveheadteacherhas made an enormous contribution to the improvements in this school in the two and a half years that she has been in post. She uses the 'fire in her belly' and her very high aspirations to continually and doggedly pursue excellence in every aspect of school life. The executiveheadteacherhas a very clear vision for the future development of the school, based on a thorough understanding of what works in education and how children learn." OFSTED 2017
What parents says about our Waltham Holy Cross Primary School:
Parents rated Waltham Holy Cross Primary as follows via Parent View:
93% of parents would recommend this school to another parent
89% of children are happy at the school
What our teachers says about working with NET Academies Trust:
"I feel like it is an incredibly supportive working atmosphere where people want the best for one another and go out of their way to do their best for both staff and pupils. It is pupil driven which is why I particularly agree with the academy's attitude towards priorities."
"The academy allows me to be part of something larger that makes a difference."
"Staff and pupils feel that we are all part of one family that help and support each other."
"I very much enjoy working for the academy, because I feel supported, valued and work with a great group of people."
Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01992 713 191.
Your completed application form should be submitted electronically torecruitment@trust.netacademies.netor by post to:
Anna Atkinson
NET Academies Trust
LattonGreen Primary
RiddingsLane
Harlow Essex
CM18 7HT
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
On behalf of the children, staff and governors, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.
Based in Waltham Abbey, our school is very special – a happy and safe environment in which our children can learn, grow and develop into confident and successful young people.
Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop: a strong knowledge base, high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their potential.
The school has a caring team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child’s education and value your interest and support.
We are delighted to be part of the NET Academy Trust. The key aim of NET Academies Trust is to promote and lead innovative practice to help raise educational outcomes for all pupils.
We warmly welcome parents, carers and visitors into the school. If you have any questions regarding your child’s learning, your child’s class teacher will be happy to make an appointment to see you. My Deputy Headteachers and I are also on the playground before and after school each day and we are happy to help in any way we can. Alternatively, please feel free to speak with the school office about any queries you may have or contact me via the School Office on 01992 713 191.
Whether you are a parent of a pupil, or are considering joining us, we hope you’ll find all the information you need here. If you are considering enrolling your child at Waltham Holy Cross, please contact our school office to arrange a visit and to meet with me.
Finally, please do read some of our newsletters to find out about key dates/events and what your child is learning. Paper copies can be made available upon request from the school office.
I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
Sarah Clarke
Headteacher
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.