What skills and experience we're looking for As a HLTA, you will complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. You will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You will provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes and to encourage pupils to become independent learners. You will provide support for pupil welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life. Essential • GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English (C) • A recognised and relevant vocational qualification (NVQ3) as well as having or working towards the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification and/or equivalent proven practical work experience (C/A/I/R) • Awareness of specialist curriculum area, and proven practical application in a similar environment (A/I/R) • Previous experience of working effectively with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I/R) • Supervisory experience (A/I/R) • Basic knowledge of ICT (C/A) • Experience of implementing national curriculum and relevant strategies (A/I/R) • Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection (A/I/R) • Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R) • Can use ICT effectively to support learning (A/I/R) • Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I/R) • Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R) Desirable • Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work qualification (C/A) • Understanding of local and national teaching strategies e.g., literacy (A/I/R) What the school offers its staff Kingston Park is a single form entry primary school catering for pupils from 3 – 11 years. Situated in a small village, the school is friendly and welcoming and takes pride in its role at the heart of the community. Our children are curious about the world and their place in it and we at Kingston Park endeavour to make their creativity and enthusiasm for learning the key driver behind our evolving curriculum model. All our staff are passionate about providing the best education for every child in our community and in achieving our mission: to prepare all our pupils for success in an ever changing world. Judged a solid Good at its last inspection, we have continued to develop, creating a culture of professional learning and reflection leading to personal growth and improved outcomes for children. All our leaders have embraced the opportunities presented to them through our membership of Delta Academies Trust, benefitting from the collaboration which comes alongside working within a network of outward looking professionals. As a result, progress for Kingston Park last year was well above national average at the end of Key stage 2. 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.