What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a talented and caring Associate Professional who wants to impact on the lives of our most vulnerable young people?
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with young people and vulnerable families, delivering pastoral interventions and one-to-one support. Collaborating with our Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will engage with the Early Help process to ensure our students and their families receive the care and support they need.
Are you someone who wants to:
• Work as part of a team who are passionate about supporting children.
• Lead learning and sessions to children across the Primary Phase.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development.
The successful candidate will be:
• Able to show a high degree of initiative and sound judgement.
• Experienced in helping children to achieve their full social and academic potential.
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Creative and with problem solving skills.
• Committed to continuous professional development and a willingness to learn.
• Confident in delivering in the classroom across the Primary Phase
What the school offers its staff
• A highly supportive induction programme and access to mentoring from an experienced team.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy trust.
• A range of employee benefits including:
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
• Cash healthcare plan.
• Staff Rewards Gateway
• Smart Tech
Maltby Learning Trust is widely recognised as a supportive network of Academies in which to develop as an outstanding practitioner. It is an active partner of the local Learners First/ Teaching School alliance.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.