Higher Level Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Thistly Meadow Primary School in Leicester. We are a friendly, popular school with a caring family ethos and a Good Ofsted rating. There are currently 284 children on roll. We are looking for a skilled HLTA with:
HLTA certificate Experience of working in primary The enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels A strong, confident individual who can take control of a classroom Able to engage well with pupils Able to work under your own initiative Post: Permanent Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.20pm (one hour unpaid lunch break, total 27.92 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days). Salary: LCC Grade 8 - pay range 15-18 (£17,045 to £18,560 actual salary) dependant on experience. We offer: The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school. Good opportunities for personal and career development with regular training A competitive salary The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension scheme An occupational sick pay scheme Discounted childcare (Breakfast and After School Club) Access to a car sharing scheme and cycle to work scheme and a range of local and national discounts on shopping, eating out, bus travel, health clubs and much more To apply: If you would like to apply for the post, please submit a completed application form to the school by Friday 19th January 2024 at 12 noon. Please email a cover letter to the school office addressed to Mr C Bowpitt, Head teacher, setting out why you would like to work for us and what you can bring to the school - impress us! Please note: Interview will take place during the week commencing 22nd January. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Please note if you are invited to attend for interview, references will be taken up prior to the interview date. Thistly Meadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.