Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Fixed Term Part Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant 
Grade 8 £29,777 pro rata 
16.25 hours per week (term time only)
8:45am – 12noon 
Fixed term until 31st August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and caring small school. 

The Governors seek to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and hardworking higher level teaching assistant to support the young people of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a small, family-friendly village primary school located in a rural community. With just 46 children, this close-knit school provides a warm, nurturing environment where the Catholic ethos is at the heart of everything they do. The fantastic children and supportive community make this an excellent place to work.

High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated High-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team at St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to support learning and development in our Reception and Key Stage 1 classes, as well as contribute your expertise to our Key Stage 2 pupils.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide targeted support and interventions to individual pupils and small groups
•    Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging, and adapted lessons
•    Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing regular feedback to teachers
•    Contribute to the creation of a stimulating and inclusive learning environment
•    Promote the school's Catholic ethos and support the spiritual development of pupils
•    Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve practice

Requirements:
•    Relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
•    Proven track record of successful HLTA experience, ideally in a primary school setting
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and the wider school community
•    Passion for supporting the academic and personal growth of primary-aged children

Desirable Qualities:
•    Experience working with children with special educational needs or English as an additional language
•    Experience of delivering Phonics 
•    Knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment frameworks
•    Creativity and resourcefulness in developing engaging learning activities
•    Commitment to promoting the Catholic values and ethos of the school

We can offer you:
•    Enthusiastic, highly motivated and happy children who take great pride in attending St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School. 
•    A fantastic team of dedicated and supportive staff who strive to positively impact children’s lives through their education experience.
•    A perfect balance of care, development and support for staff with high expectations.
The school is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered or protected, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

If you have any further questions or would like to visit our school, then please contact school on:

Tel: 01946 810702
Email: admin@st-josephsrc.cumbria.sch.uk

Application information can be obtained via the school website https://www.stjosephs-catholicprimaryfrizington.co.uk/

Closing date: 12 noon 11th October 2024

Interview date: 18th October 2024