KS1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant- Ellesmere Primary School

Ellesmere Primary School Elson Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9EU Telephone: 01691 622288 Email: [email protected] www.ellesmereprimaryschool.org.uk www.twitter.com/EllesmerePS Head Teacher: Mrs Nicola Bond, B'Ed (Hons), NPQH, NPQEL KS1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant Grade SCP 11 (£25,979 pro rata) 32.5 Hours a week Term Time Only plus PD Days / Temporary until 31/08/2025 GENERAL INFORMATION Are you a hardworking, enthusiastic higher level teaching assistant who thrives on supporting children of all ages and abilities to reach their potential? Are you an empathetic and encouraging individual with experience supporting young people with additional learning needs to develop and grow? Are you flexible, adaptable and able to use your initiative to respond to changes effectively? Are you looking for your next challenge? Then we would like to hear from you! PURPOSE AND MAIN DUTIES OF POST The main purpose of the role is to undertake teaching and learning activities, under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, in accordance with arrangements made by the Headteacher of the school. It is expected that HLTA will demonstrate competency in the following three inter-related areas as set out in the Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants: • Professional values and practice • Knowledge and understanding • Teaching and Learning activities We are looking for someone who: is flexible and positive • • has successful experience of working with children across the primary years • has good knowledge of the expectations in English and Maths in the primary years • • works constructively and efficiently as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and relates well to children and adults their own position within these contributes to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school • • has good personal numeracy and literacy skills • has HLTA qualification or working towards this Responsibilities • Cover PPA time and classes as and where needed • Provide support to the whole class, small groups and on a 1:1 basis across KS1 and KS2 • Encourage children to complete work to the best of their ability • • • Manage behaviour throughout the school day Increase children's self-esteem by pointing out the good in their work Support the class teacher in delivering exciting and engaging lessons Requirements Ellesmere Primary School Elson Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9EU Telephone: 01691 622288 Email: [email protected] www.ellesmereprimaryschool.org.uk www.twitter.com/EllesmerePS Head Teacher: Mrs Nicola Bond, B'Ed (Hons), NPQH, NPQEL • A positive and enthusiastic attitude to support learning • Recent and relevant experience of working with young children • A caring and nurturing personality • Excellent communication skills • A HLTA qualification or relevant experience in this role The duties detailed within this document are illustrative and not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to undertake reasonable additional duties when requested. Ellesmere Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to a successful completion of an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. If you would like to arrange a visit to our school please email [email protected] application packs can be accessed via the school website, www.ellesmereprimaryschool/vacancies Closing Date: Sunday 22 September 2024 Interview date: Week commencing 23 September 2024