Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Brooke Weston Trust; Barton Seagrave; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 28.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Generous annual leave 25 days + bank

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Resumo da vaga

Kettering Science Academy, part of Brooke Weston Trust, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver targeted interventions in English, Mathematics or Science. You will work with teachers to support students, build confidence and help learners make progress in a dynamic secondary school environment.

We welcome graduates across English, Maths or Science and value passionate, reflective individuals who can adapt to diverse learning needs and contribute to professional development

Qualificações

• Strong subject knowledge in English, Mathematics or Science.
• Enjoy working with young people and build positive, encouraging relationships.
• Believe that every child can progress with the right teaching and support.
• Be patient, resilient and able to adapt when something isn’t working.
• Have high expectations and an understanding of barriers to learning.
• Be reflective, eager to learn and develop practice.
• Be part of a supportive and ambitious school community.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver targeted academic interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Help students overcome gaps in knowledge and develop essential skills.
• Support curriculum leaders and teachers to evaluate impact of interventions.
• Develop reading fluency, comprehension, mathematics understanding or science concepts depending on subject.
• Contribute to a culture of high expectations and inclusive practice.

Conhecimentos

Strong subject knowledge

Enjoy working with young people

Believe every child can progress

Patient and resilient

High expectations

Reflective and keen to learn

Collaborative mindset

Formação

Graduate in English/Maths/Science

Descrição da vaga

This is much more than a traditional classroom support role. Working closely with subject teachers and curriculum leaders, you will plan and deliver targeted academic interventions to individuals and small groups of students who need additional support to succeed in English, Mathematics or Science. You will help students overcome gaps in their knowledge, develop essential skills and, just as importantly, rebuild their confidence as learners. Depending on your subject specialism, your work might involve developing reading fluency and comprehension, strengthening mathematical understanding and reasoning, or helping students grasp important scientific concepts. You will be an integral part of a curriculum team, working alongside experienced teachers to understand how students learn, adapt approaches to meet individual needs and evaluate the impact of your work. Thinking about becoming a teacher? If you are a graduate considering a career in teaching, this could be a fantastic place to start. As part of Brooke Weston Trust, we have close links with the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub and access to a wide network of experienced teachers, subject specialists and professional development opportunities. You will gain valuable, practical experience of planning and delivering learning, assessing progress, supporting students with different needs and understanding what makes teaching effective. For those interested in progressing into teaching, we can offer advice, guidance and support in exploring potential teacher training pathways through our Trust and Teaching School Hub connections, subject to individual eligibility and programme availability.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Curriculum Intervention: English, Mathematics or Science. An exciting opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers and experienced education professionals. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our English, Mathematics and Science departments. These are exciting opportunities for graduates considering a career in teaching, individuals looking to develop their experience in education, or experienced HLTAs who want to make a real difference to young people's learning. We would particularly welcome applications from graduates in English, Mathematics, Science or related subjects, including those considering teacher training in the future. We are equally interested in hearing from experienced teaching assistants or other individuals who have the subject knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm to help students succeed. Above all, we are looking for people who:

• Have strong subject knowledge in English, Mathematics or Science.
• Enjoy working with young people and can build positive, encouraging relationships.
• Believe that every child can make progress with the right teaching and support.
• Are patient, resilient and willing to find different approaches when something isn't working.
• Have high expectations, alongside an understanding of the barriers some students face.
• Are reflective, keen to learn and excited about developing their own practice.
• Want to be part of a supportive and ambitious school community.

At Kettering Science Academy

We believe that every young person has brilliance within them. Our job is to find it, nurture it and help it shine. We know that when students struggle with learning, the right support, encouragement and teaching can make all the difference. Kettering Science Academy is a school with a strong commitment to inclusion, professional learning and doing what is right for young people.

You will benefit from:

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced subject specialists and school leaders.
• Practical experience of planning, delivering and evaluating learning within a secondary school.
• Training in evidence-informed approaches, including precision teaching, adaptive teaching and strategies to support students with additional learning needs.
• Access to professional development through Brooke Weston Trust and its Centre for Professional Development.
• Links to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub and opportunities to explore future teacher training pathways.
• A collaborative team that will support your development and value your contribution.

We are proud of the progress we are making at Kettering Science Academy, but we also recognise that there is more to do. We want colleagues who are excited by that challenge and who believe, as we do, that young people deserve adults who will find a way to help them succeed. Whether you are taking your first steps towards a career in teaching or bringing experience from an existing educational role, we would love to hear from you.

About Kettering Science Academy

Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023. This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in ensuring our children get the education they deserve. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. We are not complacent and we know there is still much more we need to do. We are working hard to preserve the best of our collective past, whilst at the same time co-creating with all interested parties a renewed vision for the future. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.

Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust

At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students' achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.

Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years' service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
• One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day in term time, when you work in one of our Trust schools.
• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
• Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development.
• Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations.