At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide cover across the school, working with children from Nursery to Year 6.
- Company: The Inclusive Multi Academy Trust consists of four schools established in 2016.
- Benefits: Emphasis on staff development and wellbeing within a nurturing Trust ethos.
- Other info: Position requires attendance at 5 INSET days and a DBS check.
- Why this job: Opportunity to make a positive difference in children's lives while working part-time.
- Qualifications: Must have GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (C or above).
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
This is a part‑time position for 14 hours per week, worked over two days, from 8.30am to 4.00pm, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. You would also be expected to attend 5 INSET days. Initially, the successful candidate will be required to work all day on Thursdays to provide Nursery cover. From October onwards, there may be some flexibility in working patterns, with the possibility of morning or afternoon shifts.
The role will provide cover across the school, working with children from Nursery through to Year 6.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Is kind and wants to make a positive difference to children’s lives
- Has high expectations of themselves and our children
- Is passionate about teaching and learning and the opportunities and choices it provides
- Is hardworking, resilient and someone who loves learning
- Is flexible and adaptable and can deal with changes to the timetable sometimes at short notice
- Enjoys working with people and is a team player
- Can manage and organise their time effectively
The successful candidates will have a GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths (C or above) and a high standard of written and spoken English.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Declaration Form prior to interview.
When recruiting and selecting staff, the Trust is required to comply with all relevant employment legislation to ensure we are recruiting within the law as well as complying with the Trust’s Equality Policy. The Selection Criteria document is critical in the process and sets out the requirements which the person appointed should have in order to perform the duties of the post satisfactorily and against which applicants will be assessed. The selection criteria will be used throughout the recruitment process as an objective test of assessing candidates at shortlisting, test and interview stages. Shortlisting will be completed by assessing against the advertised person specification. Our interviews will always include relevant questions relating to child protection and/or safeguarding, and will usually involve a child centred task.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (qualified) employer: Willow Tree Primary School
Join a forward-thinking Trust focused on inspiring children and their community. Located across four schools, it prioritises staff wellbeing and development. The team is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment for all students.
Contact Details:
Willow Tree Primary School Recruitment Team
