HLTA
As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant your role will involve you assisting with general support throughout the school. You will be taking on 1:1 sessions and small groups, as well as supporting whole classes. You will be expected to promote and secure high standards of teaching and learning, whilst supporting pupil achievement and progression Courtney is a close-knit, caring but highly ambitious school. The school is at an exciting point in its journey. In September 2024, the school gained an Ofsted Rating of “good” in all areas reflecting the continued drive for high quality education for all of our children. We are a welcoming and inclusive school with children who are wonderful ambassadors being both proud and happy to attend. Our motto of ‘Ubuntu’ ensures that we are all succeeding and encouraging one another being each other’s greatest cheerleader. We welcome applications from candidates who feel they would like to be part of our ‘family feel’ and have lots to offer.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGEssential• Significant previous experience of working within a Primary School setting. • English and Maths GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Good interpersonal skills. • Strong IT skills • Ability to establish and maintain positive and consistent relationships with parents, carers, children and other professionals. • Willingness to learn new skills and work flexibly with other staff and undertake further professional development. • Understand the need for discretion, tact and confidentiality at all times. • Have a thorough understanding of child protection systems and procedures and be able to act appropriately. • NVQ level 3 or above.
Start date: as soon as possible Salary: Hay 8
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some roles may need to comply with the Childcare Act 2006, and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 where additional disclosure of information will be required.