Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Wolfreton is seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support team on a part-time basis (34 hours 35 minutes per week) term time plus 2 training days; 28 hours 20 minutes per week across 4 days may also be considered. Wolfreton is part of The Consortium Academy Trust. We are ambitious about the future - creating learning environments and excellence in teaching and learning that provide our children and young people with the best chance at a successful future. Coupled with this is the commitment, care and investment in our people, who we believe are our greatest asset. If you are a team player who is looking for a varied and interesting new career opportunity within a school, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and positive colleague to join our growing team. The Higher-Level Teaching Assistant will be required to work as part of a team of teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals under the direction of the SENDCO delivering supportive learning.

The successful candidate will provide learners with the confidence to actively engage in school life, to develop high levels of social interaction and independence, preparing them for the next stage in their education.

Further details can be found in the job description and personnel specification.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people in an educational setting and the ability to establish good professional relationships with students and colleagues. You will have an understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and the ability to contribute to the development, monitoring and review of Education Health and Care Plans.

Candidates will also be educated to GCSE A-C (or equivalent) in both English and Maths, meet HLTA standards (or equivalent qualification), be organised, reliable, flexible and resilient, and be committed to their own learning. A degree level qualification would be desirable but not essential.

What WE can Offer YOU

In return for your skills and experience, we provide a supportive and friendly environment to develop and thrive. We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS/LGPS); a generous annual leave entitlement with additional shutdown days over the Christmas period; staff development opportunities; free onsite car parking; and a supportive induction programme.

For an informal discussion about this post, please do not hesitate to contact Liz Draper, Operations Manager in the first instance via 01482 659356. For further information and how to apply for this position please visit the www.wolfreton.co.uk.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact our People Services team via vacancies@consortiumtrust.co.uk

You can complete the “Additional Requirements” section of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.

The Consortium Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure, in line with the usual terms and conditions of employment at The Consortium Academy Trust.

Wolfreton reserves the right to close this listing early therefore early applications are encouraged.