Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We at Courtney are looking for an experienced and dynamic HLTA to work across our school supporting high-quality interventions for our children. Courtney is a close-knit, caring but highly ambitious school. The school is at an exciting point in its journey. In September 2024, the school gained an Ofsted Rating of “good” in all areas reflecting the continued drive for high quality education for all of our children. We are a welcoming and inclusive school with children who are wonderful ambassadors being both proud and happy to attend. Our motto of ‘Ubuntu’ ensures that we are all succeeding and encouraging one another being each other’s greatest cheerleader. We welcome applications from candidates who feel they would like to be part of our ‘family feel’ and have lots to offer. As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant your role will involve you assisting with general and targeted support throughout the school. You will be taking on 1:1 sessions and small groups, as well as supporting whole classes. You will be expected to promote and secure high standards of teaching and learning, whilst supporting pupil achievement and progression • KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Essential • Significant previous experience of working within a Primary School setting. • English and Maths GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Good interpersonal skills. • Strong IT skills • Ability to establish and maintain positive and consistent relationships with parents, carers, children and other professionals. • Willingness to learn new skills and work flexibly with other staff and undertake further professional development. • Understand the need for discretion, tact and confidentiality always. • Have a thorough understanding of child protection systems and procedures and be able to act appropriately. • NVQ level 3 or above. This job is Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30, term time only, including insets. Salary : Hay 8 The applications close on 30th Sept at noon. We will be interviewing candidates the week commencing 5th Oct. Start date: as soon as possible