Snettisham Primary School part of West Norfolk Academies Trust are seeking to appoint a high quality and proactive teaching assistant with HLTA responsibilities to join their dedicated and friendly team.
If you are someone who believes that all pupils regardless of their personal circumstances can excel and you have the ability to set high expectations in order to motivate and inspire, then this job is for you.
You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, high expectations and a real commitment to achieving the very highest of standards.
You must be able to help keep pupils engaged and on track during each lesson and you will have strong behavioural management skills.
Teaching Assistant
- Work with individuals or groups to supervise physical and general care of pupils, including those with SEN.
- Support access to learning for pupils using a wide range of resources and work closely with the Class Teacher to enable pupils to fully access the curriculum.
- Promote positive play and work experiences and help the pupils to be more independent.
HLTA
- To complement teachers delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies.
- To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Also, to supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers.
- To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes, and to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
26.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year (term time + 1)
HLTA, 13.5 hours/week
Teaching Assistant, 13 hours/week
For a job description, person specification and application form please see attached documents
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensures compliance with the DBS process.