HLTA - 2 days a week

St James Church of England Primary Academy; Rochester; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

St James Church of England Primary Academy in Rochester invites applications for a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils and the class teacher in promoting high standards of learning and welfare. The role includes teaching during PPA time and 1:1/group support, with a focus on fostering a calm, nurturing classroom environment.

This position is for 2 days per week, term time only, and offers opportunities for professional development within a dedicated staff team.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children's learning and welfare.
• Passionate about children's learning with a positive attitude.
• Able to fit in with hardworking staff and nurture pupils.
• Term time only; 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and SENCo in teaching and welfare of children.
• Teach whole classes during PPA time and occasional cover.
• Provide feedback to pupils and report progress to teachers.
• Support 1:1 pupils or groups to enhance pupil achievement.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safe, orderly learning environments.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in relevant training.
• Supervise pupils during playtimes and off-site activities as directed.

Job description

St James’ CofE Primary School has established a happy, warm and welcoming environment where pupils are encouraged to aim high and be the very best they can be. We believe that the best education can be accessed through creativity and we aim to present an interesting curriculum that is broad and balanced to help pupils learn.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting children, who is passionate about children’s learning, has a positive attitude and is able to fit in with our hardworking staff team to nurture, target and enable all of our children to thrive. This role is for 2 days a week, term time only.

PURPOSE OF JOB

Support the class teacher and/or SENCo in the teaching and welfare of children to enhance their learning needs.

To teach whole classes during PPA time and occasional cover during absence of teachers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Teach a class of pupils ensuring pupil progress and attainment.
• Provide feedback to pupils and report to teachers in order to support progress and attainment.
• Support the class teacher with 1:1 pupils or groups to ensure significant impact on pupil achievement.
• Assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of our pupils, maintaining accurate records where necessary.
• Act as a role model to others.
• Follow the Behaviour Policy at all times.
• Be aware of vulnerable groups, specifically Pupil Premium pupils to ensure equal learning opportunities.
• Know and follow all the schools polices, especially around safeguarding.
• Participate in training and other learning activities.
• Support the class teacher in maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe working environment making sure that equipment/resources/materials are set out on time and as per instructions received and used safely to enable pupils to meet their learning targets.
• Attend staff meetings to ensure own continuing professional development.
• Work independently and as part of a team effectively.
• Be flexible with effective time management skills.
• Support the calm, nurturing classroom environment.
• Contribute to the overall work/aims of the school and appreciate and support the role of colleagues and other professionals to enable the school fulfils its development plans.
• Participate and supervise pupils in off-site activities as directed by the teacher, SENCo or Headteacher (for example school visits or sporting events).
• Supervise during playtimes to ensure the continued safety of the children.
• Undertake training and other learning activities and attend relevant meetings (within contracted hours) as required to ensure own continuing professional development.

Such other duties as the Headteacher may from time to time direct.

Informal visits to the school are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on [e-mail] to arrange an appointment for a school tour with the Headteacher, who can give you more details about what the role entails.

If you would like a snapshot view of what you can expect to find when you come for your visit please look at our school website St James Church of England Primary Academy - Home