Higher Level Teaching Assistants SGPS252612

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose

• Provide high‑quality class cover for PPA and other release time under the overall direction of the Headteacher.
• Deliver targeted support for identified pupils, individually or in small groups, to accelerate progress.
• Follow all school policies to meet the learning, care and safeguarding needs of children.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to uphold the school’s vision and motto:

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Vision

To be a continually improving learning community for all, where children realise their potential.

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Motto

Working together to be the best we can.

Accountability to

Deputy Headteacher

Professional Responsibilities

• Uphold the school’s curriculum, values and policies at all times.
• Maintain a professional, positive and proactive approach in all aspects of the role.

Curriculum Support

• Deliver planned learning experiences as directed by the class teacher.
• Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and supported.
• Respond to individual learning needs and provide appropriate scaffolding.
• Encourage cooperative learning and active engagement in lessons.
• Organise and maintain an effective learning environment and appropriate resources.
• Prepare and adapt resources that reflect pupils’ interests, language and cultural backgrounds.
• Use a range of teaching and learning strategies to support progress and communicate expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ learning and contribute to planning and assessment in line with the school’s Assessment Policy, which includes marking and feedback,
• Provide feedback to children, teachers and the Inclusion Leader as required.
• Use relevant strategies to support behaviour management, following the school’s behaviour policy.
• Accompany pupils on school visits and support learning in unfamiliar environments. The timing of such visits may overrun the school day.
• Contribute to school priorities within the Raising Achievement Plan.
• Assist with the supervision of tests and assessments.
• Reinforce learning during group work or individual support sessions.

Management of Pupils

• Welcome children to school and supervise them until the start of the school day as part of the government’s universal breakfast club offer.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with pupils.
• Support behaviour in a manner that considers pupils’ personal, social and emotional needs.
• Implement rewards and sanctions in line with school policies.
• Promote a calm, purposeful and well‑disciplined learning environment.
• Supervise children at lunch and break times on a rota.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work effectively as part of a team, sharing information, ideas and expertise.
• Participate in INSET days and ongoing professional development and learning.
• Liaise professionally with parents, carers and external professionals in accordance with school procedures.
• Contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative staff culture.

General Duties

• Act as a positive role model and uphold high expectations.
• Follow all safeguarding procedures and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Engage in staff development and learning opportunities.
• Apply school policies consistently and adapt to changes arising from school or government developments.
• Participate in wider school community events and Opportunities and Thrive experiences when required.
• Undertake any additional duties reasonably assigned by the Headteacher.
• Promote and uphold the vision and ethos of the school in all aspects of work.

What the school offers its staff

Dear Applicant,

Come and join our team

Thank you for your interest in working at our school. Stamford Green is a three form entry primary school and nursery providing a friendly, dynamic and exciting place to learn and work.

We are looking for innovative, creative and enthusiastic HLTAs to join the Stamford Green family. Successful candidates will be committed practitioners, capable of providing high quality teaching and learning support, with substantial experience of working in a primary school environment. You will be joining a supportive team of staff who passionately believe in providing the best education for our children. HLTAs will be primarily attached to a year group but may be required to work in other areas of the school. We currently have vacancies for HLTAs in Reception and Key Stage 2.

In return we can offer you

• training and support to gain your HLTA qualification if needed
• a friendly, supportive environment
• excellent facilities
• a comprehensive induction programme
• a strong commitment to staff wellbeing including:

o special leave policy that supports family life

o cashback healthcare scheme

o employee assistance programme

• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

As a school we are committed to continuing professional development for all our staff both through mentoring, coaching and support and the provision of formal training. To support the well-being of our staff we provide a generous special leave policy and health cover for staff which provides a range of services including health screening, GP telephone and video consultations, physiotherapy, counselling and private medical operations for certain conditions.

The recruitment process will include a formal interview as well as a teaching task. We encourage applicants to come and see our school and you are welcome to make an appointment to visit us. Please contact Beth Saunt.

Stamford Green is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school’s safeguarding policy can be viewed on our website. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, shortlisted candidates are required to bring to their interview documents to confirm identity, name, date of birth and address. On-line checks will be carried out prior to interview and to facilitate this, shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of their on-line presence. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an up to date DBS enhanced clearance.

I look forward to receiving your application.

Kind regards,

Louise Druce

Headteacher

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 You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.