Havering Schools Jobs
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Employer: LIFE Education Trust - Benhurst Primary School
- Reference: SCH/20/127269
Temporary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (KS2)
Benhurst Primary School
Benhurst Avenue
Elm Park
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 4QS
Tel: 01708 450807
Website: www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk
Twitter: @BenhurstPrimary
Head teacher: Mr D. Denchfield BA (Hons) NPQH
Job Title: Temporary HLTA (Year 1 - Year 6)
Salary: GLWC 5. Points 12-15
Hours: 9-00 until 3-30. Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year
Contract length: 1st September 2020 – 31st August 2021
Start date: 1st September 2020
Benhurst Primary School has a fantastic opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our ambitious and rapidly improving primary school from September 2020. This position is initially until August 2021 however, the position may be extended to a permanent position if successful.
We are looking for a highly committed, enthusiastic and hard-working person who has secured the HLTA status to join our caring and dedicated team to make a difference to our children’s lives. We are a school with a very friendly, warm atmosphere where children are well-behaved and motivated learners.
We are looking for a practitioner who:
is versatile and committed to a high standard of Learning and Teaching for all children;
understands the importance of AfL and uses this in their teaching;
effectively uses ICT to enhance the quality of learning;
is thoughtful and caring and can get the best out of children;
is motivated and able to engage with other professionals to raise standards and enrich the curriculum;
enjoys their work, has a good sense of humour and is open and flexible to new ideas.
We will provide you with the opportunity to work with a supportive and dedicated team in an attractive and well-resourced environment where staff members are provided with excellent CPD opportunities.
What did Ofsted think when they last visited?
‘Highly principled approached’
‘Uncompromising determination for every child to succeed’
‘Exceptionally calm and purposeful behaviour in lesson’
‘The children’s conduct is exemplary’
‘Children appreciate and enjoy the family ethos of their school’
What were our parent’s views when we asked them in January?
My child is happy at Benhurst Primary School (99% agreed)
My child is safe at Benhurst Primary School (100% agreed)
The school is led and managed effectively (99% agreed)
My child is making good progress (98% agreed)
What were the staff’s view when we asked them in January?
I am proud to be a member of Benhurst Primary School (98% agreed)
The school runs smoothly on a daily basis (100% agreed)
The school is well led (96% agreed)
Equal Opportunities
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The protection of our students from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our school, superseding any other considerations.
Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Settings 2007’ guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the Council.
How to apply
Due to current circumstances, we are unable to accommodate informal visits to the school however, to find out more about this role please contact the Headteacher, Mr Denchfield (ddenchfield@benhurst.havering.sch.uk) or Mrs Hart the Deputy Headteacher (khart@benhurst.havering.sch.uk) by email or via the school office (01708450807).
To apply online please visit www.haveringschools.jobs
The school reserves the right to interview before the closing date.
Closing date: Friday 26th June 2020
Interviews: TBC
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
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