HLTA and Forest School Lead - Full-time

St Peter's Methodist Primary School, Canterbury

Ref:KCC886-3289-126S
Posted:28/11/2023
Pay:Kent Range 7
Start Date:January 2024
App Close Date:01/01/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:Wednesday 3rd Jan

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At St.Peter's Methodist Primary School, we are looking for an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school to support children to enable them to fulfil their potential. You will also be our Forest School lead. We would prefer applications from candidates with the Level 3 Forest School qualification. However, we are willing to train the right candidate for this role. If you are passionate about working with children in order to help them succeed, then this role is for you. It is a perfect combination of working in class but also making our Forest School continue to thrive.

We are a friendly school with a supportive team of staff who will ensure that you are able to achieve within your role. We are seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed, flexible and reliable individual who can work on their own initiative when required. You will be expected to cover a whole class following teachers plans, work within a whole class setting as well as supporting the needs of some children in a group and on an individual basis. You will also be expected to plan our Forest School activities for whole classes and nurture groups. You may also be asked to cover lunch duty.

Experience working within a school is essential. GCSE level English and Maths is a requirement and an HLTA qualification is desirable. Above all, you need to be committed to working as part of a team who are determined to secure the absolute best for our pupils and will work hard to ensure children achieve everything they are capable of.

You will be working 5 days a week, 37.5 Hours per week term time only (with half hour lunch break). Salary will be Kent Range 7.

As part of St.Peter's Methodist Primary School, you will join a community of staff dedicated to ensuring the best opportunities for all children. With regular CPD available, there will be ever growing opportunities to develop your personal skills and career.

Key Details:

37.5 hours per week, 8:00 to 4pm
KR7 - £21,942 (FTE £25,378 )
Term time
Permanent Contract
Closing date for the advert: 1st January 2024 at 12pm
Date for interviews: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Start Date: January/February 2024
Please contact kdyer@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit and for further information.

St Peter’s Methodist Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

St. Peter's Methodist Primary School is a Good (Ofsted 2024), one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the heart of Canterbury. The school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church and has been recognised as Outstanding in the June 2018 SIAMS inspection. We have the benefit of modern facilities and an attractive, well-planned playground and forest school area within a historic setting. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together to raise standards and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Kristina Dyer
Address:St Peter's Methodist Primary School, St Peter's Grove, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DH
Telephone: (01227) 464392
Email: office@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk

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