At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and enhance student learning in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: Endike Academy, dedicated to fostering student achievement and well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health and wellbeing programmes, and recognition schemes.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to inclusion and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including maths and English; HLTA status or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Endike Academy are looking for an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant with sound knowledge and/or experience of the primary curriculum to add specific skills to our existing team and are committed to ensuring that all children achieve their best.
We are looking for someone who:
- is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record
- is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour
- has a flexible and supportive approach to changing demands
- works effectively as part of a skilled team
- is able to plan, prepare and assess own lessons
- has appropriate qualifications and experience
- is able to maintain a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere in conjunction with school policies
- has good numeracy, literacy and IT skills
- has Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status or equivalent qualification or experience
About the role:
- Permanent, part time (32.5 hours), Term Time 39 weeks per year
- Plan and prepare lessons, participating in all stages of the planning cycle, including in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans
- Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to pupil need
- Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil behaviour, to teachers and pupils
- Motivate and progress pupils’ learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities
- Support the teaching of literacy and numeracy and assist pupils to access the full curriculum
- Implement agreed procedures for lesson plans, support targets and learning objectives
- Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs, both in learning activities and within the classroom
- Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others
- Promote and reinforce children’s self-esteem and independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
- Assist in maintaining and analysing records of pupils’ progress
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school by attending relevant meetings and contributing to the development of policies and procedures within the school
- Participate in staff meetings and training days/events as requested
- Understand and implement school safeguarding and child protection procedures and comply with legal responsibilities
Salary and benefits:
- NJC8 (£26,824.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata £20,696.02)
- Regional network of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in education
- Commitment to employee health and wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Awards and recognition scheme
- Benefits platform: cycle to work scheme; health and wellbeing programme
Who we are looking for:
- Dedicated, flexible, skilled HLTA/cover supervisor to work across our school from nursery (two year olds) to Year 6
- 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including maths and English
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status or equivalent qualification or experience
- Able to promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
- Excellent classroom practice
- Involved in whole school life
- An active team player who shows initiative and works well as part of a team
- Commitment to safeguard children in our care
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant employer: Endike Academy
Endike Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and wellbeing of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a commitment to high standards in education, employees benefit from a regional network of colleagues, access to key educational leaders, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme. This role not only allows for meaningful contributions to children's learning but also fosters a sense of community and shared purpose within the school environment.
