Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Maths

Teaching Vacancies; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in East Yorkshire seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students in a stimulating environment focused on raising aspirations and empowering learners. Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English, relevant vocational qualifications, and experience in a school setting. The academy offers various employee benefits, including pension schemes, wellness programs, and generous holiday entitlement, emphasizing the welfare of students and staff.

Benefits

Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to discounts platform

Gym & fitness discounts

Free annual flu jab

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English.
• Recognised vocational qualification (NVQ3) along with Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Supervisory experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning in a classroom environment.
• Implement national curriculum strategies.
• Ensure child safety and well-being within the academy setting.

Skills

GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

Vocational qualification (NVQ3)

Experience working with young people

Good communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in Maths and English (C)
• 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 (C/A/I/R)
• Awareness of specialist curriculum area, and proven practical application in a similar environment (A/I/R)
• Previous experience of working effectively with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I/R)
• Supervisory experience (A/I/R)
• Basic knowledge of ICT (C/A)
• Experience of implementing national curriculum and relevant strategies (A/I/R)
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection (A/I/R)
• Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)
• Can use ICT effectively to support learning (A/I/R)
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I/R)
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R)

Last reviewed: 10.01.2024

Desirable

• Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work qualification (C/A)
• Understanding of local and national teaching strategies e.g., literacy (A/I/R)

What the school offers its staff

Hull Trinity House Academy has just entered one of the most exciting times in its history. We have recently become co‑educational and this year we moved into a brand new building which is filled with state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Hull Trinity House is a secondary school located in Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. As an educational institution with over 230 years of history, Hull Trinity House remains very proud of its history and traditions and our motto ‘Spes Super Sydera’ (Hope Beyond the Stars) still neatly sums up our Academy’s aims of continually raising aspirations, widening horizons and empowering our students to achieve their potential.

The Academy is currently rated as a good school by Ofsted (2020) but we aspire to become outstanding and the outcomes for our students show a commitment to providing excellence for all.

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and vehicle leasing scheme*
• Access to an extended discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• 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.

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and welcomed, please contact the academy on [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children, and you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.