Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Grade 6/Grade 7The Role
Ref: SCH-PAT-0143
Required for September 2022
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 - 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The candidate will be responsible for complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities, which may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals or groups.
This is a permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term time plus five days contract equating to 195 working days per year.
Grade 6, SCP 12 – 17 unqualified (£22,571 - £24,920 per annum reduced to £17,186.00 - £18,974.58 per annum due to term time plus and part time hours)
Grade 7, SCP 18 – 23 qualified (£25,419 - £28,226 per annum, reduced to £19,354.53 - £21,491.83 per annum due to term time plus and part time hours)
The school can offer:
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
For further information regarding this role, or to arrange a visit to the school (depending on current Covid-19 restrictions) please contact 01977 723495.
Completed application forms should be submitted on the system by the closing date of 09:00am on 8th July 2022.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.
Qualifications
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5 or more GCSEs at Grade 4/Grade C or higher, including English and Maths (or equivalent grades/qualifications) | Grade C/ 4 or Equivalent |
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or working towards this |
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Skills
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or working towards this (Level 4) |
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5 or more GCSE's at Grade C/4 or higher, including English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications) |
Essential
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Education to degree level or equivalent relevant experience |
Desirable
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Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area e.g. bilingual, sign language, ICT etc. |
Desirable
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Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy |
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Understanding the purpose and role of learning support |
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Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection issues |
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Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
Ability to relate well to children and young people |
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Ability to set up basic, and routinely use, equipment and resources under the instruction of the teacher |
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Ability to organise self to plan and complete tasks |
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Ability to communicate effectively with young people and adults |
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Ability to negotiate and network through highly developer inter-personal written, verbal and presentation skills to a range of audiences |
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Initiative to support learning, with some guidance and support from the teacher |
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Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team, including holding performance reviews |
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High personal standards |
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Ability to seek support, when required |
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Ability to participate professionally in meetings |
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Working knowledge and experience of implementing relevant learning programmes and strategies |
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Full working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice legislation |
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Work as an effective team member and apply directions/instructions |
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Personal Qualities | |
Reliability, integrity and stamina |
Desirable
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Reliability, integrity and stamina |
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Respect confidentiality |
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Commitment to personal development and learning |
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Excellent role model for young people and staff |
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Resilience and high personal standards |
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Flexibility with a willingness to support and contribute to school/Trust events as required |
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High expectations for self and others, and a strong commitment to raising achievements |
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Experience | |
Experience of basic technology, PC, internet, MS Office packages |
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Experience of monitoring and recording progress of learners |
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Previous experience of working with children of the relevant age range in a learning environment |
Essential
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Experience of working with or supporting SEN/D pupils |
Essential
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Understanding of first aid |
Desirable
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Experience of dealing with the behaviours not conducive to learning, and ability to deal with a variety of situations |
Essential
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Experience of successfully working with identified disaffected pupils, or groups of pupils (of relevant age to the setting) |
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Safeguarding Information
Pontefract Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Pontefract Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 2NJ
Mr J Mitchell
recruitment@orchardhead.org.uk