Higher Level Teaching Assistant required as soon as possible in Ofsted rated 'Good' school

Are you an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a passion for working with children with SEN. Are you  looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a HLTA in our Specialist Coin Centre to join our team from September 2024.

Whilst the role will be based in our specialist COIN Centre, the successful candidate could also be expected to work across the whole school

Bell Farm received a continuing ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in March 2019, with the inspection praising a “strongly inclusive culture” that “helps this large school to feel like a family where everyone is known, listened to and cared for.” Our beautiful grounds are enjoyed by friendly and polite pupils who are eager to learn, supported by a welcoming community of staff, parents and governors all working together.

Here’s a recent testimony from one of our HLTAs:  

“That’s the thing about Bell Farm, you really feel like you are part of a community, as a parent and as a member of staff. The school equipped me with the support and knowledge that I needed to do my job well - each year brings new opportunities for staff to develop their professional career. I have never looked back and can truly say I love my job.”

We can offer you: 

• Individually-tailored CPD; Bell Farm is committed to the development of inspired, confident and passionate support staff.
• A supportive and strong Senior Leadership Team that leads the school with clear goals.
• Free places at Breakfast Club for any children that attend Bell Farm during working hours.
• An Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• MyBenefits: a reward scheme for employees of Surrey County Council.
• A weekly Business Manager award, to recognise a member of staff who has made an outstanding contribution to the team.
• A termly reward to a member of staff drawn at random from those with 100% attendance.
• Free teas and coffees during breaks.

The appointment will be Monday to Friday for 33.75 hours a week, term-time only plus three INSET days a year. The working hours for this role is 8.20am to 3.35pm, including a midday meal and play supervision and half an hour unpaid lunch break. Please note that to apply for this position it is essential that you have HLTA status or Level 3 relevant qualification.

The annual salary for this role is as per PS6 on the Surrey Pay Scale. As this is a term time only role the actual annual salary paid is within the range of £20,047 - £21,998, which is pro-rata of the full time equivalent (FTE) of £29,697to £31,848. 

We’re situated less than a mile from both Hersham and Walton-on-Thames train stations, with fast trains into Waterloo taking just 26 minutes. Often featured on lists of the best places to live and raise a family, Walton-on-Thames is renowned for its pretty towpath, open spaces and friendly pubs, shops and cafes.

Closing date: 8am on Thursday 15th July 2024

Interviews will be held week of !5th July 2024 or earlier for the right candidate. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the school.