We are delighted to advertise the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Harvills Hawthorn is a very successful primary school. The calibre of its staff is high and we have a continual drive to raise standards. Our most recent Ofsted (May 2013) judged the school ‘Outstanding’. The Governors are eager to appoint a HLTA who is passionate about ‘making a difference’ to the lives of our pupils. The successful applicant will need to: - Have a relevant HLTA qualification and good literacy and numeracy skills. - Have a working knowledge of the national curriculum to support and extend learning under the direction of the class teacher. - Have high standards and present as a positive role model for pupils. - Have a positive attitude and be able to work as part of a successful and supportive team. - Be able to show initiative when required. - Have experience of leading and covering a class following planning provided by the class teacher. - Have experience of working with primary aged children to support their learning and wellbeing. - Be able to work intensively with a pupil who needs substantial support with both their learning and social development. - Have an inclusive approach to working which enables children to be involved in the life of their class. - Experience working with children who have complex learning needs such as ASD and Autism is desirable. What is essential is a passion to work with children to develop their academic and social skills to their full potential and a determination to do this even if there are difficulties and setbacks. Working one to one with a child is a skilled role that needs patience, commitment and the ability to take pleasure in small steps in learning. - Liaise well with parents/carers to build positive relationships. - Be willing to develop their own skills through participation in training opportunities. We can offer very well behaved pupils that have extremely high expectations of staff and are eager to learn and proud to achieve. Harvills is a very supportive school where the staff work exceptionally well as a team. Closing Date: Monday 16th December 2024 – 9:30am Start date: January 2025. Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance is required for this role. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Please see attached advert for more information on interview and observation dates and where to apply. For more information, please contact the school on 0121 557 1034. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days, fixed term until 31 August 2025 due to funding Salary: Band E, SCP 18-25 £30,559-£35,235 pro rata (£15.84-£18.26 per hour) (actual £22,204-£25,821 per annum) Address: Harvills Hawthorn Primary, Wolseley Road, West Bromwich, B70 0NG Closing Date: Monday 16 December 2024 at 9:30am