At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a friendly school environment.
- Company: Join the caring team at Hilltop Junior School.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, term-time hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible, supportive team with a focus on individual learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 2 or 3 in learning/support and GCSE English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
Hilltop Junior School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and flexible Learning Support Assistant / HLTA to join our friendly and hard-working team.
Responsibilities
- All staff employed as HLTA will be expected to have or gain a formal HLTA qualification within 18 months of successfully completing their probation period.
Qualifications and criteria
- Be educated to NVQ level 2 or 3 in learning/support/early years, NNEB or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Have a minimum qualification of English and Maths at GCSE level C or above (or equivalent).
- Have experience of working with children, ideally in a school setting.
- Put the needs of our children at the forefront of all you do.
- Demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to children, parents and other adults.
- Have a passion for developing individual learning and encouraging pupils to achieve their best.
- Be a team player.
- Have some knowledge of strategies to support behaviour.
Additional information
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office: hilltopjun.admin@heartsacademy.uk or 01268 734649.
For all vacancies at HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website: https://heartsacademytrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies/.
HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) employer: Hilltop Junior School
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