Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruitment an enthusiastic, motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to help our lovely children at Hilltop Infant School in Wickford, Essex to achieve their full potential.
Our new colleague will provide support to class teachers, sharing a passion for teaching and a commitment to the needs of the pupils.
As HLTA, you would provide timetabled support, covering and supporting where needed under the full support and supervision of the SLT and phase teachers.
The successful candidate should:
- hold a minimum grade C in English and maths and a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Learning Support/Early Years, NNEB or equivalent qualification
- to be considered for the HLTA role a HLTA qualification should be held. Alternatively, applications will be considered on an LSA banding with the view that a HLTA qualification will be achieved within 18 months of successful probation
- have experience of working with children, ideally in a school setting
- put the needs of our children at the forefront of all you do
- demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
- have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to children, parents and other adults
- have a passion for developing individual learning and encouraging pupils to achieve their best
- be a team player
- have some knowledge of strategies to support behaviour
Each of our colleagues make a difference to our children and as such all play a pivotal role in ensuring our standards are met.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Nichola Underwood, School Business Manager: hilltopinf.admin@heartsacademy.uk or 01268 762531.
How to apply
It is very important that the HEARTS application form is completed in full, particularly section F which refers to references. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address.
Please note that we will write to the Headteacher for all education references. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
CVs are not accepted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should we have enough suitable applications, therefore we advise applying early.
HEARTS Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. For this reason, all application forms are anonymised before shortlisting takes place to ensure applicants are considered only on the relevant qualifications, skills and experience that are profiled on the application form and personal statement.
If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose HEARTS Academy Trust as your new employer?
The HEARTS way of working is based on our values of happiness, self-esteem, achievement, respect and responsibility, truth and service, all of which are embedded within each of our schools.
HEARTS Academy Trust offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package to all colleagues, including but not limited to:
- Pension schemes (LGPS/TPS)
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to our trust Counsellor
- Access to our Mental Health First Aid team
- Additional week's leave during October
- Excellent CPD opportunities with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights
- Supportive leadership and opportunities to collaborate across the trust
- On request, and if appropriate, flexible working
HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children's barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
All applicants can view a copy of our Records Retention Policy on the Trust website, the policy sets out how we will gather, process and hold personal data of individuals during and after the recruitment process.
For further information about the HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website at: http://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk
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.