What skills and experience we're looking for
As a HLTA, you will complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies.
• You will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
• You will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• You will provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes and to encourage pupils to become independent learners.
• You will provide support for pupil's welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English
• A recognised and relevant vocational qualification (NVQ3) as well as having or working towards the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification and/or equivalent proven practical work experience
• Awareness of specialist curriculum area, and proven practical application in a similar environment
• Previous experience of working effectively with young people preferably in a school setting
• Supervisory experience
• Basic knowledge of ICT
• Experience of implementing national curriculum and relevant strategies
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Can use ICT effectively to support learning
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team
Desirable
• Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work qualification
• Understanding of local and national teaching strategies e.g., literacy
Being a Delta Academies Trust school also means that all staff have access to the highest quality of training and CPD and frequently work in collaborative clusters to share and develop new and innovative strategies.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
We highly recommend candidates visit the academy. Please telephone the academy on 0113 212 7215or email toinfo@pvpa.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discount’s
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Holiday Entitlement:minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
Further details about the role
We highly recommend candidates visit the academy.
Please telephone the academy on 0113 212 7215 or email to
info@pvpa.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with the DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.