HLTA

The school is committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress and reach their potential. The school is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities, which engage, challenge and inspire all our pupils.

In choosing a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), we will be looking for someone who:

• Is committed to inclusion and excellence

• Can facilitate PPA cover by covering classes across the full age range in school

• Has the highest expectations of themselves and others

• Has a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development within the post

• Demonstrates good language and numeracy skills

• Is able to assist the class teacher and other professionals as appropriate in the development and implementation of suitable educational activities

• Is able to plan, prepare and deliver lessons in conjunction with the class teacher

• Can monitor and assess children’s progress through marking and providing clear feedback to the class teacher

• Is an excellent communicator and able to work well in a team

• Is a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom and develop positive working relationships with parents

• Understands how children learn and use their initiative to meet individual’s needs

• Is patient, nurturing, able to stay calm, listen, and value children’s views

In return we can offer:

• Pupils who are eager to learn and a pleasure to teach

• An ambitious, supportive and forward thinking leadership team

• Friendly and professional colleagues who believe there are no limits to what our pupils can achieve

• A strong growth mind-set culture

• An absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils and staff, Normanton Common Primary Academy joined Waterton Academy Trust in 2015. Waterton Academy Trust consists of 13 primary phase schools, 1 specialist SEN unit attached to a school, 1 specialist setting and 4 pre-schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley area. As part of this Trust both staff and children enjoy varied opportunities for collaboration in all areas of the curriculum.

The school is committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress and reach their potential. The school is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities, which engage, challenge and inspire all our pupils.

In choosing a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), we will be looking for someone who:

• Is committed to inclusion and excellence

• Can facilitate PPA cover by covering classes across the full age range in school

• Has the highest expectations of themselves and others

• Has a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development within the post

• Demonstrates good language and numeracy skills

• Is able to assist the class teacher and other professionals as appropriate in the development and implementation of suitable educational activities

• Is able to plan, prepare and deliver lessons in conjunction with the class teacher

• Can monitor and assess children’s progress through marking and providing clear feedback to the class teacher

• Is an excellent communicator and able to work well in a team

• Is a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom and develop positive working relationships with parents

• Understands how children learn and use their initiative to meet individual’s needs

• Is patient, nurturing, able to stay calm, listen, and value children’s views

In return we can offer:

• Pupils who are eager to learn and a pleasure to teach

• An ambitious, supportive and forward thinking leadership team

• Friendly and professional colleagues who believe there are no limits to what our pupils can achieve

• A strong growth mind-set culture

• An absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils and staff

• A commitment to your continuing professional development and an exciting opportunity to work within a Multi Academy Trust

• A commitment to your continuing professional development and an exciting opportunity to work within a Multi Academy Trust

• A warm inclusive atmosphere which promotes co-operation

• A health and wellbeing package

• A cycle to work scheme

• An excellent pension package, Job title HLTA Job reference 241955 Date posted 20/12/2024 Application closing date 13/01/2025 Location Normanton Common Primary Academy, Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 1QU Salary Unqualified – Grade 6 FTE £27,711-30,060 Qualified – Grade 7 FTE £30,599-£33,366 Package Monday – Friday 08.30-3.30 – plus staff meeting on Wednesday Contractual hours Blank Basis Part time Job category/type School, School Support, Term time Attachments Blank Job description