Job Description

We are a Church of England primary school with Christian values at the heart of all we do. The Governors of St Thomas\xe2\x80\x99 are looking for a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with status, to join our supportive team temporary for one year with the possibility of a permanent contract.

We are committed to giving children the best start in life and are looking for someone committed to helping children achieve academic and emotional progress through an enriched and lively curriculum.

The position will involve teaching, planning and delivering to a whole class, group and individual interventions. Experience as a qualified HLTA working in this manner is essential. Experience of working with children with behavioural needs is also desirable.

In order to promote and support effective learning, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to the planning and delivery of quality teaching and the management of resources. Any key stage specialism will be considered.

Applicants should be confident in working across Key Stage 2 and enjoy working as a team.

As safeguarding is paramount to us, the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information (DBS).

Applicants are welcome to visit the school by appointment, please contact Claire Dixon (SBM) on 01977 706063.

Completed application forms should be returned to the School by:

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th August 2023 BY 12 NOON \xe2\x80\x93 completed application forms should be returned directly to school or emailed to

Shortlisting: Wednesday 9th August 2023

Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd August 2023

Due to the high number of applicants we cannot reply to all applicants so if you do not hear from us within 1 week of the closing date, you will have been unsuccessful at this time.

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.

Job title HLTA (with status) Job reference 237506 Date posted 18/07/2023 Application closing date 09/08/2023 Location St. Thomas CE (VC) Junior School, George St, Featherstone, Pontefract WF7 5BG Salary Grade 7, SCP 19, FTE \xc2\xa327,852 - 30,151 PRO RATA Term Time Only Package Part-time 27.5 hours, Term Time Only (Job share applications welcome) Contractual hours 27.5 Basis Part time Job category/type School, School Support, Temporary, Term time Attachments Job description

We are a Church of England primary school with Christian values at the heart of all we do. The Governors of St Thomas\xe2\x80\x99 are looking for a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with status, to join our supportive team temporary for one year with the possibility of a permanent contract.

We are committed to giving children the best start in life and are looking for someone committed to helping children achieve academic and emotional progress through an enriched and lively curriculum.

The position will involve teaching, planning and delivering to a whole class, group and individual interventions. Experience as a qualified HLTA working in this manner is essential. Experience of working with children with behavioural needs is also desirable.

In order to promote and support effective learning, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to the planning and delivery of quality teaching and the management of resources. Any key stage specialism will be considered.

Applicants should be confident in working across Key Stage 2 and enjoy working as a team.

As safeguarding is paramount to us, the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information (DBS).

Applicants are welcome to visit the school by appointment, please contact Claire Dixon (SBM) on 01977 706063.

Completed application forms should be returned to the School by:

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th August 2023 BY 12 NOON \xe2\x80\x93 completed application forms should be returned directly to school or emailed to

Shortlisting: Wednesday 9th August 2023

Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd August 2023

Due to the high number of applicants we cannot reply to all applicants so if you do not hear from us within 1 week of the closing date, you will have been unsuccessful at this time.

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.

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