Higher Level Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Term Time

Turner Schools

• Ref:KCC-F42-79-S
• Posted:08/01/2019
• Pay:Academy Range 4
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:22/01/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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We are looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide classroom support, some class cover and to run intervention groups.

Are you...

• Dedicated?
• Enthusiastic?
• A team player?

In return, we can offer...

• Fabulous children who want to learn
• Ongoing professional development
• A school which puts the wellbeing of the staff and pupils first

We are looking for an organised and dedicated HLTA to join our team. Knowledge of best practice and the ability to inspire and support both children and adults will be a key requirement. You should have recent experience and a good understanding of the school curriculum across the primary range, including strong subject knowledge in English and Maths as the post will involve running interventions with some of the most able Year 6 pupils. This post would be suitable for someone with an interest in completing teacher training.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in lunchtime activities and supervision, so an ability to play, have fun and actively supervise is essential. In addition to this, all employees are expected to contribute to the wider life of the school community and candidates should be mindful of this when applying for the position.

The working hours for this post are 32.5 hours per week, working term time plus INSET days.

Information about the trust

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with schools in Folkestone and Dover on the beautiful Kent coast. The Turner Schools family includes six schools in Folkestone:-

Dover Christ Church Academy, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Academy Lane,
  Folkestone,
  Kent,
  CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com

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