What skills and experience we're looking for
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Scale F - £20,936 Actual salary, point 12
Scale F – Point 12 £27,771 – Point 17 £30,060 – full time equivalent
32.5 hours per week – term time plus one week (39 Weeks)
Fixed Term from 6 January 2025 to 31 July 2025
Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint an Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work across Watton Junior and Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery Schools, 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.
What the school offers its staff
At Watton Junior 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.
Your opportunity
By joining Watton Schools, 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 (if eligible)
Further details about the role
Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office on 01953 881387 or email office.wjs@wattonjunior.org to make arrangements for a call or a visit.
For more information and to apply, please see our website
Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 6 December 2024
Interviews: Monday 9 December 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
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.