Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time and Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)

Closing date: Monday 08 January 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
St Mark's CE Primary School, School Lane, Hadlow Down, TN22 4HY
Phone: 01825830375
Email: finance@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://st-marks-hadlowdown.co.uk/esussex/primary/stmarks
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

We are a small school with a big heart situated in the heart of the East Sussex Countryside, close to Uckfield, Buxted, Heathfield and Crowborough. We pride ourselves in being a school that nurtures children's individuality and on our church distinctiveness, that pervades through our mission statement, 'St Mark's, with the love of Jesus, will give us wings to fly.' We believe that nurture is the basis for academic success.

We are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work as part of our existing staff team. The role will include whole class and group teaching, interventions and cover for PPA. This will include working alongside the class teachers to understand what support is required. We would like somebody who is able to model a positive attitude to the children with a good understanding of the wide range of primary curriculum subjects.

We are looking for someone with:

• Good communication skills with children and adults
• The ability to be flexible and to use their own initiative
• Proficiency in basic maths and English skills
• The ability to use ICT effectively
• A love of learning
• Achievement of the Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants or able to demonstrate equivalent experience as approved by the Head teacher

We can offer you:

• A nurturing and caring working environment
• Responsive and enthusiastic pupils
• A dedicated and supportive staff who are committed to raising standards
• The opportunity to make a difference
• A commitment to continuing professional development for all

The pattern of working hours would be as follows:
Monday - Friday
8:30pm-3:30pm

You will have oversight of the work of Teaching Assistants and midday supervisory assistants. You will be a point of contact for families and support with our commitment to parental engagement. As part of your induction, you will be trained as designated safeguarding lead.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.