Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a

HLTA

At: Little Thurrock Primary School, Rectory Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5SW

Fixed Term Contract - 31st August 2021

Salary: Band C Point 13 - 16, £16,440.98 - £17,786.25 depending on experience

Working hours: 30 hours per week, 08:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday, 1 hour unpaid lunch break, Term time plus inset days

We are looking to employ a highly motivated and dedicated classroom practitioner with excellent organisational skills and a good rapport with children to be a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).

The successful candidate will:

· Have already completed the HLTA qualification or NVQ level 4 or equivalent. (Desirable, but not essential)

· Have a recognised competence in English and Maths.

· Understand teaching and learning and who is committed to raising standards.

· Have a positive attitude and will be someone who is loyal to our co-operative values.

· Have the ability to engage, inspire, motivate and build excellent relationships with children.

Main duties will be:

· Directly teaching groups and 1:1 to overcome barriers to language deficit

· To support in the induction of change and families new to the school

· Improve outcomes for children

· Maintaining good discipline

· Promote the schools Equal Opportunities Policy and Diversity Strategy

For an application form please visit our website at www.osborne.coop or alternatively email hr@osborne.coop

During this time visits to the school would not be possible, but a phone conversation with the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team can be arranged if you're interested. Please contact Abbie Stonehouse, Trust HR/Recruitment Assistant at a.stonehouse@osborne.coop or on 01375 648 901

Closing Date: 7th October 2020, Midday Interview Date: TBC

The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

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.