Job Description
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The role
Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
School/Location: Camulos Academy, Whitmore Drive, Colchester CO4 6AL
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Scale 5, Points 9 - 12
Contract Type: 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per Year (Term time only)
We are looking for an aspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team as soon as possible. Camulos Academy, part of REAch2 offers a supportive environment and your career development will be encouraged.
Can you answer yes to these questions? If so, we think you could be a perfect fit and should read on!
• Do your values align with our motto, 'Bringing Learning to life'?
• Do you hold the necessary HLTA certified qualification?
• Do you firmly believe that all children should be nurtured, happy, cared for and know that you are fighting for them?
• Do you want to work in a school where you can make a difference?
We have a great team with effective systems in place.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have high expectations and believe every child can achieve
• Make learning irresistible, effective and inclusive
• Be excited about ongoing professional development, being a lifelong learner
• Actively contribute to the wider life of the school
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well as part of a team
For successful candidates we can offer:
• Amazing children who want to be the best versions of themselves
• A dedicated, motivated staff
• A leadership team who works with the staff and listens to feedback
• An active school community with supportive families
• A commitment to bespoke professional development based on EEF research
• Feedback to ensure growth
• A vibrant and welcoming learning environment
• Excellent training at all levels through the school and REAch2 Academy Trust
• A recently judged 'good' rated ofsted school
Background Information about the School
Our school, which opened in September 2016, was built in the area known as the Northern Gateway to the north of Britain's oldest recorded Roman town, Colchester. An area that has been developed to create a place where local people and visitors alike can choose how they can shape healthy, active lifestyles for themselves and their families.
We are a vibrant and dynamic community and provide a rich and exciting curriculum to develop the confidence and enthusiasm for learning that will take our pupils through Primary to Secondary and beyond.Our school motto is 'Bringing learning to Life' and this summarises our school values and priorities. You will see this motto encompassed by the wide range of rich learning opportunities and extra-curricular clubs on offer.
We teach key skills and knowledge that lead to understanding and develop the confidence to succeed.
We are committed to providing a caring, happy, welcoming environment that meets the needs of each child and ensures that all children have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum including interaction with, and appreciation of, the arts and many opportunities for wider enrichment.
We develop in children a desire for life-long learning and an understanding of different cultures, traditions and societies as well as to respect individual rights and responsibilities.
We are committed to inclusion, believing that every child has the right to succeed. We take responsibility to ensure that any barriers to learning are overcome and that all children experience success in contexts that are highly relevant for them.
Our parents and community are key partners and we are committed to working together to sustain a strong sense of community, promote educational achievement, raise children's self-esteem and engender a sense of pride in our school and communities.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Camulos Academy
As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Camulos Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Camulos Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.