Classroom Practitioner (HLTA)

Classroom practitioner / HLTA

Full time, 36 hours per week, term-time only

Scale 6 (Unqualified): £21,776.08 pro rata

S01 (Qualified): £23,983.71 pro rata

Brampton Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role will be varied and include whole class teaching, leading interventions and classroom support. An ability to support across the primary range is essential.

The successful applicant will:

•have achieved the HLTA status or be willing to work towards it; 
•have experience of carrying out high quality interventions; 
•have good literacy and maths skills grade A-C GCSE or equivalent; 
•be confident to adapt learning to meet the needs of the child both academically and emotionally; 
•have a natural rapport with children which enables you to respond to their needs intuitively and sensitively; 
•be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and able to use their initiative; 
•be committed to working as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills; 
•have an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding processes; 
•be organised, efficient and professional in their approach; 
•be caring, understanding and patient; and
•have evidence of having a positive impact on children's learning. 

In return we will offer you:

•a safe, stimulating, challenging and caring environment where everyone is valued and their unique set of skills and talents developed; 
•a rich and diverse community;
•polite, well-behaved children with a positive attitude to learning;
•good quality working partnerships with colleagues across the school and more closely with other members of the pastoral/inclusion team; and
•strong local links with other schools.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, suitable references and other essential checks, including the completion of a disqualification declaration questionnaire.  We do not accept CVs.  If you would like to apply for the position, please use the apply option below and complete the online application.

Enquiries are welcome. Please telephone the school and ask for Tracey Baillie.

Closing date: 9th February 2018

Start date: as soon as possible