Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Hebburn

Overview

St. Matthew\’s Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be committed to the values and ethos of our Catholic school and will join our dedicated and hardworking team, who all strive for high standards for all of our children. We are looking for someone who is flexible, approachable, adaptable and enjoys working with children.

Educational Attainment

• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
• HLTA status or working towards HLTA status
• Evidence of further training/Development (desirable)
• First Aid qualification (desirable)

Work Experience

• Substantial experience in a support environment relevant to the post
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of planning lessons
• Experience of working with Special Needs (desirable)

Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes

• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Use of other technology equipment – PC, video, photocopier etc
• In-depth understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• In-depth understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
• Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy

Disposition

• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Committed to the principals of equality and diversity
• Flexible approach to work

St Matthew\’s Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures.

Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff. The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Generous pension schemes (Teachers/Local Government)
• High quality professional development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across the Trust
• Staff discount schemes including Blue Light
• Workload Charter
• All employees can access counselling and flu immunisation vouchers
• Commitment to national T&C\’s for all staff in line with the Bishop\’s memorandum of understanding for Catholic Schools.
• Real Living Wage paid as minimum
• Wellbeing support including access to Education Support our employee assistance programme provider
• Staff recognition and celebration: Chadwick Celebration Awards

Further details about the role