Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Palm Bay Primary School, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-2672-177S
• Posted:22/10/2020
• Pay:KR6
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:09/11/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking an inspirational, highly motivated and creative Higher Level Teaching to join our dedicated and supportive team. The successful candidate will be flexible, possess experience in learning support and above all, someone who shares our ethos of putting the children at the centre of all we do. 

This is a temporary post until 31^st August 2021 funded by the Catch-Up Premium provided by the Government. There may be potential for the post to be extended further depending on the needs of the school and future funding.

Being able to work as part of a team is an essential quality, as is empathy, flexibility, and a sense of humour!

He/she will be expected to lead learning interventions for individual pupils or small groups. The post holder will be capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Prospective candidates should have recent experience and a good understanding of the school curriculum across the primary range. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to inclusive education, good organisational skills, and the confidence necessary to provide support for our pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and socially.  

Key elements of the role:

• Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to identified individual/groups of children to make accelerated progress
• Be responsible for planning and implementing structured learning programmes and supporting pupils as individuals and in groups to access learning activities in and out of the classroom
• Cover timetabled lessons

 The successful candidate will:

• Be qualified, or have evidence of working towards a Level 4 HLTA Certificate or Diploma or equivalent
• Have successful relevant experience of working with children in a primary school
• Be able to inspire and motivate pupils to reach their full potential
• Use their initiative to support and stretch learning
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Be empathetic to the social, emotional and physical needs of all children
• Possess strong inter-personal and communication skills

 We can offer:

• A unique and inspirational environment to work in
• A fantastic cliff-top location with beautiful school grounds
• A salary based on Kent Range 6 for 30 hours a week
• A professional and collaborative school with a commitment to continued professional development
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children with a love of learning
• The opportunity to join a strong staff team, where our values are integral to all we do
• A happy place to work
• A perfect opportunity for an aspiring Primary Teacher!

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.  Please apply using the on-line Kent Teach application form, CVs will not be accepted.

References will be only be requested for those short-listed and prior to interview.

Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

The School and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and accordingly the successful candidate must be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records check and receipt of satisfactory references.

Come and see for yourself what a welcoming and friendly school we are. Visits are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01843 290050

Information about the school

Information about the school:

At Palm Bay, we have very high expectations and standards of teaching, learning and behaviour as well as a clean, tidy, inspiring environment in which to learn and work.

We offer a broad and rounded curriculum, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning in our beautiful grounds and nearby beach. As an ‘Eco School’ we seek to promote care and responsibility for the environment and we have an active Eco Council. Our commitment to sports and the creative subjects is strong and we have a well-equipped music room, a specialist music teacher and a sports coach. Reading and oracy lie at the heart of our curriculum; we are committed to developing a love of reading in all children through ‘Reading for Pleasure’ and our pupils enjoy a spacious and well-stocked library.

Over the past few years, we have been developing our curriculum. The creative arts continue to remain a priority: we have four artists-in-residence who are based in our on-site studio space, close links with the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery and have gained the Gold Artsmark award. Committed to raising the aspirations and life-chances of the children we serve, we have an exciting personal development programme, which incorporates politics, careers-related learning and personal development, helping our pupils to become caring, active members of their community.

Testimonial from a current teacher:

“Palm Bay Primary School offers a welcoming and friendly community culture. Our school values of creativity, aspiration, resilience, thirst for learning, kindness and community are not only shown by the children, but by every member of staff too.

I completed my NQT year in July 2020 and have since taken on the role of staff governor and outdoor learning lead after training as a Forest School Leader. As an NQT I had weekly meetings with my mentor, supportive lesson observation feedback and I was always welcome to observe teaching practices in other classrooms. This support has continued into my second year of teaching at Palm Bay, and it is part of the ethos of our school. All staff are continually supported with their professional development through weekly CPD meetings, coaching and collaboration with other members of the team. The senior team involve the staff in key decisions and our ideas and suggestions are valued.

Pupil and staff wellbeing is also a key focus for Palm Bay. We recognise the importance of promoting positive wellbeing and mental health and we have a dedicated wellbeing team”.

Job Contact Information

• Name:FAO Headteacher
• Address:Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3PP
• Telephone: 01843 290050
• Email: office@palmbay.uk

Fax: 01843 224669

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification