Francis Askew Primary School requires an enthusiastic and motivated HLTA who is an effective classroom practitioner, with experience of working with children across the primary age range. Ideally, they will have knowledge, skills and experience in supporting pupils with SEND. With a proven track record of supporting and enhancing the quality of teaching and improving outcomes for pupils, they will be an excellent role model for staff and children.

Salary: Grade 8, Point 25 £35,235 - Point 28 £37,938, pro rata for 32.50 hours per week, term time plus five training days (39 weeks per year). This is a temporary maternity cover post.

We need a HLTA who will thrive in a school which puts children at its heart. Francis Askew is a school where staff’s professional development is high on the agenda. The school has developed an innovative curriculum which ensures children are making swift progress and gaps are being closed. The school upholds an ethos which is creative, inspiring and pupil-centred; we prepare our children for a successful education and motivate them to become life-long learners. We seek to instil confidence and high ambition in all who are part of the school community.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has a proven track record of effectively supporting children across the curriculum.

• Has knowledge and understanding of how children learn.

• Has knowledge and experience in delivering the Read Write Inc programme.

• Has experience of supporting children with SEND, particularly social emotional mental health needs.

• Has experience of speech and language interventions.

• Can build effective working relationships with parents / carers

• Is committed to and passionate about high quality learning experiences for children.

• Is ready to learn as part of a team and be challenged to become the best they can be.

Job Requirements:

• Plan and deliver lessons/learning activities to pupils within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.

• Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and provide evidence of progress and attainment.

• Develop and implement pupil profiles for children with SEND.

• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

• Experience of delivering structured interventions, specifically Read, Write Inc.

• Work within an established behaviour policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control, independence and positive learning environment.

• Follow school policies relating to teaching and learning, curriculum and safeguarding.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent).

• HLTA status or equivalent (or QTS).

• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice eg SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding.

• Knowledge of how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the SEND code of practice.

• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.

• Experience across the primary age range but particular knowledge and skills relating to key stage 2.

• High expectations, be motivated and positive and enjoy working as part of a team.

We can offer you:

• A commitment to your professional development as a teaching assistant

• A supportive staff team who are committed to working together to make a positive difference for every child.

• Opportunities to work with colleagues from other schools.

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and life chances of the pupils at Francis Askew