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SalaryClosing date:31/07/2024 at 12:00
Job Start Date: 02/09/2024
Contract/Hours:Permanent , Full-time
Salary Type:Support Staff
Salary Details:Support staff pay scale B (£22,737 - £23,058) / C (£23,115-£24,140) or D (HLTA £25,628-28,326) FTE, depending on experience
Hours of Work:Monday-Friday 8.45am-3.25pm or 8.45-1pm Monday - Friday
Location of Role:Barton Farm Primary, Winchester
As a growing school we have an exciting opportunity for HLTA/Learning Support Assistants to join our team in September. Barton Farm Primary opened in September 2020. We are blessed with beautiful surroundings, lovely children and a welcoming and friendly team. No two days are ever the same in school life so the ability to be flexible is vital! There will be opportunities to work within the whole class, teaching small groups and on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will invite suitable candidates to interview before the closing date.
This post will suit a range of applicants, including graduates thinking about training to become teachers in the future.
HLTA/Learning Support Assistants: 8.45am to 3.25pm or 8.45-1pm Monday to Friday. Term time only.
The successful candidates will:
- have a child-centred approach
- be able to build relationships with all children and in particular children with SEND needs
- have the ability to work in an Early Years, KS1 or KS2 setting.
- have the ability to work under pressure and to a timetable
- have experience of working with children with social/communication difficulties in a small group setting.
- have the ability to keep pupils motivated and engaged
- have a calm but firm approach
- be able to adapt and think on your feet
- be flexible and willing to learn
- be able to attune to a child’s emotional needs
- be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
- be able to work independently and on your own initiative
- have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills
- understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
- HLTA applicants need to be confident leading whole class lessons
We would welcome applications from recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a future career in teaching, as well as those who have an interest in supporting and working with all children.
We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work for a new dynamic multi-academy trust in an attractive, welcoming and friendly working environment. Based at Barton Farm, you will be part of a much bigger family, with colleagues keen to support you in your new role. We will also provide training where appropriate for the candidate if the job requires it.
Applications should be on University of Winchester Academy Trust application form and individual CV’s will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Application forms and further information about the school can be found on the Barton Farm Primary School website: https://bartonfarmacademy.co.uk/News/Vacancies/
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday 31st July 2024. Please indicate clearly on your application which post you are applying for.
For an informal conversation about the post or to arrange to meet our Headteacher, Nicola Wells, please contact the office by email at admin@bartonfarm.uwinat.co.uk
Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to Nicola Wells, Headteacher via email at the above address. Alternatively, a paper copy sent to Barton Farm primary Academy Glazier Road, Kings Barton, Winchester, SO22 6HS.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
The University of Winchester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Candidates that are shortlisted will be subject to an online check. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks, including Children’s Barred List. Online Search Prior to interview, an online search will be carried out on information that is publicly available as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
