Job detailsJob roleHLTA (higher level teaching assistant)Visa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart time: 32.92 hours per week, plus 1 training day a year of 6.5 hours. Term-time only (37 weeks per annum)Contract typePermanentActual salaryPro-rata actual salary 74.49% of FTE = £22,418 - £23,615 pa.What skills and experience we're looking forSENIOR TEACHING ASSISTANT32.92 hours per week, plus 1 training day a year of 6.5 hours.Term-time only (37 weeks per annum).Scale 4, points 19 - 22 £30,095 - £31,702 per annum full time equivalentPro-rata actual salary 74.49% of FTE = £22,418 - £23,615 pa.Our preferred hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am to 3.40pm, however these are negotiable.Start date November 2024As a Senior Teaching Assistant, you will provide cover lessons whilst working in close partnership with our teachers to help ensure that all students make outstanding progress. You willsupervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers,and deliver work to a whole group. Work will be set by the class teacher and resources will be provided.You will also provide individual and small group interventions to support students' needs.Within each subject there is support available from the subject lead to ensure that you are able to provide a high level of support to students.A full programme of induction and continued professional development is also provided to ensure you are confident in fulfilling this role and to enable further professional development.This is therefore an ideal role for a confident person, or for someone who wishes to pursue a future career in teaching.Above all, you will need to be resilient and dedicated to the wellbeing of our students.Our senior teaching assistants work 37 weeks a year (term-time only) in school supporting our students and, other than one day's training a year, benefit from all Federation school holidays.We have superb facilities throughout, with purpose-built laboratories offering excellent teaching resources and access to numerous iPads, laptops and computers; the College is able to offer a truly exceptional technology-led learning environment.Catmose College is part of the Rutland and District Schools' Federation which consists of Catmose College, Catmose Primary and Harington School. This provides wider opportunities for staff and gives a broader experience of working across the different organisations.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a strong and supportive team within a high-performing Federation, with exciting opportunities for further professional development and promotion for successful applicants.What the school offers its staffStaff areable to enjoy many additional benefits that come as part of working within the Federation. These include, amongst others:A commitment to continued professional development.Priority admission for children of staff to the College and Primary.Outstanding facilities.A broad range of opportunities to engage in extracurricular trips and activities.Highly rated average final salary Government Pension Scheme.A subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery.Complimentary lunch on staff training days.Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.Free parking.Further details about the roleWe are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applicationsfrom candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.If you have any questions regarding the role, please contactClaire Pugh (Vice Principal) via email cpugh@catmosecollege.comThe Federation is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expectsall staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staffon an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safetypolicies are implemented in line with Federation policy and currentlegislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy,available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policiesThis position advertised is a 'regulated position'which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people;under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply forthis role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant tochildren. This position is also 'exempt' from the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974.Commitment to safeguardingThe Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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