Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Reception/KS1 complex needs ESP
What skills and experience we're looking for
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Reception/KS1 complex needs ESP
Scale E - £18,272 actual salary- 5 hours per week – term time plus one week (39 Weeks)
Fixed term for 1 year
Required as soon as possible
Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint an Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work at Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School, Watton to provide in-class support to pupils. You will work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision.Implement agreed work programmes with individuals and groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
Supervise whole classes during PPA time and occasionally in the short term absence of the teacher by maintaining order and keeping pupils on task.
At Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School we are firmly committed to the development of pupil independence, this is characterised by exceedingly high expectations of pupils and the progress they are expected to make.
You will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate pupils and gain their respect.
What the school offers its staff
Your opportunity
By joining Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils. We can offer you:
- The chance to work as part of a forward thinking dynamic team
- A creative and innovative environment
- Excellent opportunities for career and professional development
- A welcoming and supportive staffing body
- Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Further details about the role
Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office on 01953 882669 to make arrangements for a call or a visit.
For more information and a full application pack including job description and person specification, please see our website www.clarioncorvus.org.uk or email office@wattonwestfield.org to request an application pack.
Closing Date: 9.00am Thursday 26 September 2024Interviews: Thursday 3 October 2024
Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers.We are an equal opportunities employer.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it.You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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.