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Job Reference #
EDV/2025/TCA/82177
Location
Corporation Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2SE
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£28,500.00 - £30,500.00 Annually (Actual)
Closing Date
11:59pm, 13th Jul 2025
Start Date
ASAP
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s)
Monday 21st July 2025
Interview Date(s) Monday 21st July 2025
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About This Role
Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves. We would welcome application from Primary backgrounds as well as secondary especially with an experience of teaching a phonics programme or ELSA support.
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Thomas Clarkson Academy
Salary: Grade 6, points 16-18 starting salary is point 16 £28,500.00 FTE, Actual salary £24,482.60
Hours per week / Weeks per year: 37 hours per week (8am-4pm), 39 weeks (term time + 5 training days)
About Thomas Clarkson Academy
Thomas Clarkson Academy is highly ambitious for all its students, their families and our staff. We are proud to be a multicultural community that embraces the Brooke Weston ethos and puts excellent progress and the personal development of students at the heart of everything it does.
Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.
Staff at the academy strive towards TCA becoming an outstanding educational establishment for adults and young people alike. We thrive on challenge, are reflective and enjoy purposeful, meaningful partnerships with local schools and the wider community all of whom support us in our resolute aim to raise standards. We are fast becoming an employer of choice providing excellent professional development for staff in order to create an outstanding place for all to work and learn.
This post is an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work in our Inclusion and SEN teams focussing on the phonics programme. We are looking for individuals who are friendly, have attention to detail and who work well as part of a wider team. Find out more about the Wisbech Campus here - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGX3IOsUHU/XyEPc-px1Tzz7msOzLYrGg/view?utm_content=DAGX3IOsUHU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hbd9afd41c7
The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
* One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
* Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
* Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
* A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools
* Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
* Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
* Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development
* Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations
* Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection
The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Related Documents
* JD - HLTA.docx
* Person Spec - HLTA.docx
Contact Details
HR
01945 585237
HR@thomasclarksonacademy.org
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