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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Salary (actual): £23,535 - £27,723, inclusive of fringe allowance
Grade: L5
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Work Pattern: term time + INSET days = 39 weeks per annum
Contract: permanent
James Elliman Academy is a large, friendly and vibrant multi-cultural 3/4 form entry primary school (with over 700 children on roll) and part of The Park Federation Academy Trust.
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, who has high expectations of themselves and is committed to improving the lives of our children.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a primary school rated as GOOD by Ofsted (2024). Our partnership with The Park Federation Academy Trust means there are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.
We are looking for an individual who:
•has experience of leading whole class teaching
•has experience of supporting young people;
•is proactive, positive, calm and flexible;
•has high expectations of yourself and the children you work with;
•has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
•is committed to working as part of a team;
•is resilient;
•shares our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
•is dedicated and committed to the success of the school.
For the right candidate, we will offer
•extensive support and CPD;
•the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
•a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
•an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
•a dedicated Governing Body;
•supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
•an employee assistance programme (EAP).
We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange. Please complete an application form for this vacancy. We do not accept CV’s.
Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.
Safeguarding Statement
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share its commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure including child barred list check, qualifications and reference checks.