Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Full-Time, Term Time Only + training days (39 weeks per year)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 16:45 and Friday 08:30 - 15:30

Full role profile available on our website

To support us to achieve our ongoing goals and the very best for our children, we are now seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our amazing team.

You will be joining a high performing team which delivers an exciting, creative and inclusive curriculum both inside and outside the classroom. We create a community where children are empowered to unlock their full potential and one which celebrates independence, tolerance, success and excellence. Keeping our children safe and happy is essential.

We take time to invest in our people, connecting you to opportunities across Red Kite Learning Trust and the wider Red Kite Alliance. We actively encourage our team to develop their own skills and follow a passion to enhance our curriculum offer. We have an established wrap-around childcare offer, and there are opportunities for our staff to work beyond the school day through leading enrichments.

About our School

Oatlands Junior School is a busy and friendly school with three classes per year group where every child is important to us. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment, where excellence thrives through high standards of learning, attitudes, and behaviour. Our collective aim is to ensure that all children strive to achieve and exceed their goals, whilst nurturing a life-long love of learning.

About You

To be a great fit for this role you will;

Hold (or be working towards) a HLTA Qualification (or have QTS) Have previous experience of working successfully with children and young people and with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, either in a paid or voluntary position Have experience of leading whole-class sessions (required for HLTA level) and delivering evidenced based interventions and accelerated learning Have working knowledge of a child's development and learning processes, understanding that all children have differing needs and knowledge of how to apply inclusive practice Be someone who has energy, positivity and a commitment to putting children at the heart of everything you do
Our ethos, caring about today, creating successful tomorrows, is at the heart of everything we do. Here's what you can expect when you become part of our team

Generous pension scheme:

Employer contribution rate of

19%,

plus a wide range of benefits and discounts.

Flexible working options

: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements

Supportive environment

: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being

Community culture

: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team

Professional development

: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

Next Steps

Adjustments:

Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section 'Disability and Accessibility'.

Applicant Guidance:

Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found

HERE.

Closing Date:

Monday 1st September

Ready to Apply:

If you have all the info you need, click

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Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 22,263.00-23,735.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person