Higher Level Teaching Assistant/s needed!
William Cobbett Primary School is a thriving school in the north of Farnham, Surrey with 507 pupils on role. The school is set out over two sites which share a boundary and has excellent facilities and grounds. We also have an ASD Centre with inclusion being a very important part of school life.
We are looking for a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide classroom support, lead PPA sessions and provide first day cover for teaching staff. You will also be required to run intervention sessions. We require someone who is calm, nurturing, resilient and flexible and has experience of working with children at primary age.
Skills and experience required
- Experience of working with children with additional needs would be beneficial
- Someone who takes initiative and is able to adapt and think ‘outside the box’.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Minimum of A-C grades in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
We reserve the right to interview any suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
Hours for this position are 32.5 per week, term time only
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in the commitment. As part of our safeguarding requirements, we will obtain references for all candidates selected for interview. The appointment is subject to medical clearance by the Local Authority and receipt of satisfactory references and any other checks deemed necessary. This school values diversity and has an equalities policy to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly, and that they are appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexuality or age. A copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found on the school's website https://www.william-cobbett.surrey.sch.uk