Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Egerton Primary School; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Discounted gym membership

Cycle2work scheme

Tusker car scheme (coming soon)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Egerton Primary School in Knutsford, Cheshire, is seeking a dedicated HLTA to join our team. The role is 19.5 hours per week across three days, term-time only (39 weeks per year), supporting pupils academically and pastorally within a nurturing school community.

The successful candidate will be a good communicator, set high expectations, and be self-motivated, adaptable and reliable. We offer a welcoming environment, collaboration with The Learning Partnership, and staff benefits including

Qualifications

• Be a good communicator committed to being part of an effective support team within the school community.
• Set high expectations and have a commitment to supporting learners to achieve well.
• Be self-motivated, adaptable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils academically and pastorally to help them thrive in learning and personal development.
• Work as part of the school community to promote safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues within The Learning Partnership and school teams.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Reliability

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Job description

Hours of work: 19.5 hours per week, 8.30 - 3.30 for 3 days

Weeks: 39 weeks per year

We are seeking a dedicated HLTA to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils academically and pastorally, helping them thrive in their learning and personal development within a nurturing school community.

Egerton Primary School is a highly successful school located in the semi-rural town of Knutsford in Cheshire. The school is a member of The Learning Partnership; a new multi-academy trust of 14 schools formed from two predecessor trusts, serving families across the Cheshire East and Staffordshire area.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a good communicator committed to being part of an effective support team within the whole school community
• Set high expectations and have a commitment to supporting learners to achieve well
• Be self-motivated, adaptable and reliable

In return we offer:

• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff
• Inquisitive and self-motivated children to inspire
• Opportunities to work with other colleagues within The Learning Partnership
• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to fulfil your ambitions
• A supportive Local Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards
• Collaborative working opportunities with Trust colleagues
• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme, Tusker car scheme (coming soon)
• Employee Assistance Programme

As part of our commitment to employee development, all internal applicants will be offered a priority interview" to all job adverts

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD's #FlexFrom1st campaign and is 'happy to talk flexible working'.