32.5hpw, Fixed Term Contract until August 2026
Grade 7 Level 1-4 (£29,230 to £31,391 per annum) TERM TIME ONLY, reduced pro-rata
We’re seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 4 (HLTA) to join our dynamic team at Dringhouses Primary School!
Do you believe in the magic of childhood and the power of learning? Are you a patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children’s learning? Then we want YOU to join our vibrant and supportive team at Dringhouses Primary School!
As a HLTA, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring a positive and productive learning environment. You’ll work closely with teachers and students, providing essential support and guidance. You’ll be someone who understands the importance of building secure, caring and trusting relationships – encouraging and modelling resilience, growth and repair. As well as someone who can keep up with the demands of busy and adventurous learners.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting Learning: Assisting teachers with classroom activities, providing individual or small group support to students, and helping to create a focused learning atmosphere.
- Maintaining a Positive Environment: Supervising students, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring a safe and inclusive classroom.
- Providing Practical Assistance: Preparing resources, setting up equipment, and assisting with classroom administrative tasks.
- Building Relationships: Developing positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
- Providing cover: Supervising the classroom during teacher absences, ensuring continuity of learning.
- Supporting inclusive learning: helping children with special educational needs to fully access the curriculum.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds a relevant Level 4 TA qualification or equivalent
- Has experience working with children (preferably in an educational setting).
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is patient, adaptable, and resourceful.
- Is able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Has a genuine passion for supporting children’s development.
- Has a good level of literacy and numeracy.
What we offer:
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
- A rewarding and varied work day.
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role and contribute to the success of our students, we want to hear from you!
Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am until 15:30pm and includes a daily 30 minute lunch time duty.
This is a term time only contract which will start in May 2025, or as soon thereafter and will continue until August 2026. There is a possibility that this contract may become permanent at the end of this fixed term period.
- Closing date: Midnight on Friday 27th April 2025
- Interviews will be held on the morning of Thursday 1st May 2025
Full details about the post are available in the applicant pack
To apply, please complete this application form
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.
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