Hlta/Lsa Roles

Closing 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 8.40am-1pm or 8.40am-3.20pm

Location of Role:Stoneham Park Primary Academy, Eastleigh

As a growing school we have an exciting opportunity for Learning Support Assistants to join our team in September. Stoneham Park Primary opened in September 2020. We are blessed with beautiful surroundings, lovely children and a welcoming and friendly team. No two days are every 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: 8.40am to 3.20pm or 8.40-1pm 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 skill
• 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 Stoneham Park, 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 Stoneham Park Primary School website: Stoneham Park Academy - 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@stonehampark.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 Stoneham Park Primary Academy. Whieldon Way, Eastleigh. S050 9SB

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.