Job Description

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced HLTA to join the School from late April 2025 or soon after.

Post

: [250428B] Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location

: Drake Primary Academy, Plymouth, PL2 2EN

FTE Salary Range

: NJC Grade E, Pt 15-20, 29,093 - 31,586 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary:

19,823 - 21,522 per annum

Contract Type:

Fixed Term until 20/07/2026, part-time, term-time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours:

28.33 per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:10pm with 1 hour lunch break

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an excellent Higher Level Teaching Assistant or aspirant teacher to work with a group of children with additional needs, work across the school and to cover PPA. This role may suit a new qualified teacher looking for additional school experience before undertaking a class teacher role. The role will involve a mixture of individual and small group support as well as occasionally providing intimate care to the pupils. We are looking for candidates that are friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated to working with children with additional needs.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please call the Marie Beaven in the school office on 01752 567649 to arrange tour.

About the successful candidate

We are looking for candidates who ideally have:

A HLTA qualification or above A good GCSE in English and maths The ability to personalise learning to meet the child's needs The ability to work independently and use own initiative A positive and nurturing manner Knowledge of a range of learning and behaviour strategies

About the School

Drake Primary Academy finds itself at an exciting time as we continue to develop our curriculum to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. We have dedicated staff and our children love learning. We are a forward-thinking school that has an exciting value led curriculum.

We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school that welcomes visitors and actively encourages a partnership with parents. The school received a GOOD from its September 2021 OFSTED inspection. Ofsted noted that 'staff go the extra mile to help pupils- whenever they need it.'

We strive to provide a high quality creative and engaging education within a caring and happy environment where our children thrive. We believe that education is a lifelong process and that whatever children learn here with us will from the building blocks for the rest of their lives.

We can offer you:

The support of our experienced key stage team in developing your classroom practice. Working within a friendly whole school team where the children's needs are placed at the heart of all we do A hardworking but caring environment where the children thrive. Working with children who have a desire to learn and do well. Providing you with the opportunity to work alongside other members of the school, our partner school Morice Town Primary and the wider trust staff. Access to Reach South Multi Academy Trust's high quality continuous professional development programme. Access to a range of Trust benefits

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date

: for applications is midnight on

Sunday, 23rd March 2025

Interview Date

: Interviews are provisionally booked for the week commencing

Monday, 31st March 2025

To apply

for this opportunity, please complete our online application form on MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144385/EDV-2025-DPA-25112

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,093.00-31,586.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/03/2025
Reference ID: 250428B