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Higher Level Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Istead Rise Primary School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-2063-135S
  • Posted:13/06/2017
  • Pay:SAT Band 6 (£19609-£21510) (32.5 hours per week)
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:30/06/2017 at 18:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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The children and staff of Istead Rise Primary School are looking for a dynamic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team. We currently have a full time vacancy for a qualified and experienced HLTA to work across the school from September 2017 or earlier.

If you are:

  • an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  • able to work well under direction and using your own initiative
  • aware of the requirements of the curriculum
  • full of patience, care and respect for learners
  • able to work with individuals and targeted groups, and provide whole class cover
  • determined to achieve the very highest standards for all learners

Then you could be right for us! We can offer you:

  • Hardworking, motivated and well behaved children
  • A range of opportunities for professional development
  • A commitment to ensuring a sensible work-life balance
  • A rural school which provides a range of opportunities for outdoor learning
  • A genuinely happy place to work, where you will be valued

Applicants will be expected to hold a relevant higher level teaching assistant qualification or be on the pathway to completing a similar qualification.

Please send in your application as soon as possible.  Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.  

The School is committed to the safety and welfare of all of its children. Applicants for this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Istead Rise Primary School is located in a semi-rural village on the outskirts of Gravesend, and currently has 300 pupils on roll.

At Istead Rise there are four core values which the school works hard to instil. These are: independence, respect, perseverance and self-reflection. Istead Rise Primary School uses a Restorative Approach to manage behaviour, and deal with conflict. This approach focuses on developing positive relationships within the school and creates a safe, secure environment which enables children to develop both academically and socially.

In September 2018, we received a long awaited visit from Ofsted who judged the school to be good with many outstanding aspects including Behaviour, Pupil Welfare, Early Years and Leadership. The inspectors celebrated the pupils’ positive attitudes to learning; exemplary conduct and our successful curriculum which sparks pupils’ interests. We are proud of the exciting, memorable experiences that we offer children as part of our curriculum. Our extensive and picturesque grounds afford our children with many opportunities to take part in Forest Schools, a range of sports and a range of after school clubs.

Our school is part of Swale Academies Trust. Being a member of a highly successful Trust has enabled us to share expertise and good practice with other primary schools. Our Senior Leadership Team value all staff greatly and are committed to supporting teachers in achieving a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to reducing the overall workload of our teachers and have procedures in place, aimed at eliminating unnecessary tasks, related to planning, marking and data tracking.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mr Steve Payne - Head of School
  • Address:Istead Rise Primary School, Downs Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9HG
  • Telephone: 01474 833177
  • Email: irpoffice@swale.at

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.