Blenheim Primary School are looking for a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) to work in our Outstanding school, where we are “Aiming high in the heart of the city”. We want all pupils to achieve their maximum potential by having high expectations and excellent standards. We provide a calm, positive atmosphere where children can feel safe, healthy, happy, confident and motivated. We celebrate and respect our cultural diversity and provide a stimulating and relevant curriculum, recognising achievement and celebrating success in all areas of school life.
A higher level teaching assistant is required for our outstanding school. As a HLTA you will be based in year 4 but may work across the whole school from Nursery to Year 6. The role involves preparing and delivering learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes. It also involves monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on pupil development, progress and attainment.
We are looking for a kind and assertive person who has the ability to work as an effective team member.
The successful candidate will:
- Love working with children
- Understand how children learn
- Have excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills
- Be flexible and have the ability to use their initiative
- Have high expectations of achievement and behaviours
If you would like to visit the school prior to applying, appointments will be on Wednesday 20th November at 9:00am and Thursday 21st November at 4:00pm. Please call the school office to book onto one of these sessions.
The closing date for completed applications is: 9:00am on Monday 25th November 2024
Interviews are to be held: Tuesday 3rd December 2024
To apply for this role, please email hr@blenheimprimaryschool.com to receive the job description and an application form.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please note that previous employment references must be from the most senior person in the organisation.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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