Teaching Assistant

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Lambert's End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanbury Primary School is seeking an experienced HLTA to cover and teach whole classes and to organise lunchtime activities. The post involves line managing support staff and supporting the team to uphold our inclusive ethos.

First Aid at Work is advantageous. The role is Band E SCP 18–25, with pro rata salary and 32.5 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged learners in a school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with families and staff.
• Ability to maintain high standards of behaviour and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Cover and teach whole classes.
• Organise lunchtime activities and supervise staff.
• Line manage support staff during lunchtimes.
• Lead and support staff to maintain high standards of behaviour.
• Develop positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Classroom management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

First Aid at Work

Job description

Required to start as soon as possible. Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of our children? Do you want to work in a nurturing and inclusive school, where we care about every child and member of staff? If so, the children of Hanbury Primary School are looking for you! We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA. As part of the role, you will be expected to cover and teach whole classes. Another important aspect of this role, is to organise activities at lunchtime, and line manage support staff during this period. First Aid at Work qualification would be an advantage. We can offer you:

• support from a supportive and experienced leadership team
• supportive and nurturing staff, who care about the children
• an ambitious and supportive governing body
• well-behaved and enthusiastic children
• training to support you in your role
• PPA time to support you in your role
  experienced and passionate about working with children
• highly motivated, enthusiastic and want to make a difference everyday
• able to teach (pre-planned) good quality lessons across the primary age range
• able to lead and line manage other support staff
• able to work as a team, and be flexible to meet the needs of our children
• able to maintain our high standards of behaviour, and our inclusive and nurturing ethos
• able to develop positive relationships with our children and families

Please note candidates will be observed working with children as part of the recruitment process. Band E SCP 18 - 25 (£32,578 - £37,563) pro rata (Actual salary £25,093 - £29,187), This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. Shortlisted candidates applying for a regulated activity role will be asked to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Any disclosures declared on this form will be discussed at interview. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only Grade: Band E SCP 18 - 25 (£32,578 - £37,563) pro rata (Actual salary £25,093 - £29,187)