Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Springwell Special Academy in Barnsley

Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Springwell Special Academy in Barnsley

Barnsley Full-Time On-site
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About this Role

ABOUT US

Springwell Learning Community is the umbrella name for Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy. Springwell Special Academy provides cross-phase education for Barnsley children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

At Springwell Special Academy we believe that every child deserves the best possible education to enable them to make good progress and realise their potential.

Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children as outlined in our VALUES!

KINDNESS - COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE

THE ROLE

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will be supporting outstanding progress in learning. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future.

This will include working under the guidance of a teacher/ phase lead to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes:

  • Supporting and leading lessons
  • Preparing and planning resources
  • Completing pupil records
  • Covering absent colleagues as required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • GCSE Math's and English or equivalent
  • Level 3 Qualification
  • HLTA Qualification would be desirable, or the willingness to achieve this within 2 years
  • Experience working with children/ young people
  • Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships

SALARY/ HOURS

Starting salary for a HLTA is Β£28,313 annual salary, working 33 hours per week.

This role is Mon-Fri, term time only + 5 inset days.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children!
  • Amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.
  • A values-driven and supportive environment.
  • Excellent personalised training.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

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Contact Details:

Springwell Alternative Academy Recruitment Team