Higher Level Teaching Assistant – John Randall Primary School and Nursery

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 35 hours per week, term time plus 1 week Pay Scale – £14.60-£15.58 per hour dependent upon experience John Randall Primary School and Nursery is a small, one-form entry school, continuously growing and adapting to meet the needs of pupils within the South Cluster Area of Telford. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a small primary school known for its supportive, family-like atmosphere, where building strong relationships with children and families is at the heart of our approach. The Governors are seeking to appoint a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant from February 2025 on a permanent contract. We are looking for someone who will demonstrate competency in the following three inter-related areas as set out in the Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants: Professional values and practice Knowledge and understanding Teaching and Learning activities The successful candidate will demonstrate a good knowledge of the expectations in literacy and numeracy and can work effectively as part of a team. The successful HLTA will be expected to cover and lead class teaching across the school and Nursery when appropriate, directing the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning. They will undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher and school leaders and will contribute to the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum – a curriculum grounded in assessment for learning to drive progress and raise standards for all learners. John Randall Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023). This post also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006 as the post may require some work with children in the EYFS. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To book a tour, please contact

Jayne Codling, School Business Manager on 01952 388390

or email your request to

a2176@taw.org.uk . To Apply Applicants must complete an official Telford and Wrekin Education application form. CVs will not be accepted. We also suggest that you read our Safer Recruitment Policy, CP and Safeguarding Policy, and our EYFS Policy before applying. These can be accessed in the Applicant Information Booklet. Please indicate in your personal statement any areas of

curriculum expertise

or

interests

and how this could contribute to our whole school development. We would also like you to outline your

educational philosophy

and

reasons for applying

to John Randall Primary School & Nursery. All completed application forms should be emailed to:

a2176@taw.org.uk Closing Date:

Noon

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Wednesday January 15 th

2025 Interview Date:

Week beginning January 20 th

2025 Attached documents Application Form Job Description

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