Location: Kingsbury Primary School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH (133 on roll)
Tel: 01695 722991
School website: www.kingsburyprimaryschool.co.uk
Summary:
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced and passionate HLTA looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? Kingsbury Primary School is seeking a dedicated HLTA to provide high-quality cover across the school and to support the training and development of TAs. Our team needs your drive and energy to enhance the outstanding provision we continue to deliver every day. In return, we will offer a first-class wellbeing package and colleagues who will support and value you.
Kingsbury is dedicated and committed to providing a nurturing and creative education and holistic support for children with a range of special educational needs. Our team works collaboratively to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. We listen to our staff and continuously review our working practices to ensure their needs are met so they have the energy and support they need to deliver the curriculum to our amazing children.
As a HLTA, you will play a crucial role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Delivering high-quality learning activities to classes in the absence of the class teacher.
2. Working closely with teachers to plan and adapt lessons to meet the diverse needs of our children.
3. Supporting and mentoring TAs to enhance their skills and confidence in working with children with SEND.
4. Leading training sessions and workshops for TAs to develop their professional practice.
5. Providing targeted interventions for individuals and small groups to support their learning and development.
6. Working collaboratively with the wider school team to contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual who:
1. Holds a HLTA qualification or is educated to the equivalent level.
2. Has experience working with children with special educational needs.
3. Can confidently lead whole-class teaching in the absence of the class teacher.
4. Has excellent communication and leadership skills to support and train other staff.
5. Is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential.
6. Can adapt to different situations and demonstrate flexibility when covering classes across the school.
What We Offer:
1. A supportive and welcoming team dedicated to making a difference.
2. Ongoing professional development opportunities, including weekly staff training focused on improving the knowledge and skills of our team. This can be delivered by members of staff or by external professionals.
3. A free comprehensive wellbeing package that includes health checks, coaching, advice, and support with stress management, nutrition, exercise, sleep, hydration, and motivational support and accountability. This is provided by PT Health Coaching.
4. The opportunity to lead and shape training for TAs.
5. A vibrant and inclusive school community.
Please submit your completed application form and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to admin@kingsbury.lancs.sch.uk.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Essential Qualifications:
See Person Specification
Desirable Qualifications:
See Person Specification
Essential Experience:
See Person Specification
Desirable Experience:
See Person Specification
For an informal discussion please contact: Ring school on 01695 722991
Proposed Interview Date: 03/04/2025
Equal Opportunities statement: An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Rehabilitation: The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders; this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Applications and further details are available from/returnable to
Address: See job advert. Completed application forms to be returned to admin@kingsbury.lancs.sch.uk.
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection, and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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