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Where possible interviews will be held on site within our schools and we will adhere to our current Covid policy for external visitors. Otherwise interviews will be held remotely by Teams.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.15am - 3.15pm with a 30 minute unpaid break.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team at Kenyngton Manor Primary School. The postholder will provide and deliver learning activities for whole classes of pupils under the professional supervision of a qualified teacher. You will be working within the framework set by the teacher, to contribute effectively to the planning and preparation of lessons and undertaking the HLTA’s roles in these.
Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and listening skills with a commitment to helping.
HLTA status is essential (consideration will also be given to candidates looking to gain their HLTA qualification) and must be obtained under the national TTA scheme for HLTA assessment (in order to gain HLTA status it is essential that the candidates have a qualification in English/Literacy or Maths/Numeracy at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent within the National Qualifications framework).
Higher Level Teaching Assistants will have undertaken a range of professional development activities in aspects of learning support and are likely to hold teaching assistant qualifications at NVQ Levels 3 or 4 of the National Qualifications framework.
Kenyngton Manor Primary School is a two-form entry with a PAN of 60. We have approximately 400 pupils aged 2-11, this includes the part-time pre-school and nursery provision. There are 200 children in the infants including our reception classes and 170 children in the junior department. The nursery/pre-school provisions offers children and families a stimulating, well-resourced base in which to prepare for school readiness. We have excellent facilities, well equipped classrooms and well maintained outdoor play areas. The average class size is 26 and staff work in year group teams to collaboratively plan and deliver high quality lessons. Teaching assistants are highly skilled and play a critical role is supporting teachers and play a critical role in securing outstanding progress in pupils’ learning.
THPT can offer:
An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation
Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes
Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions
Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards
If you have any questions about the role or the application process please contact the THPT Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@thpt.org.uk
For more information on Kenyngton Manor Primary School and working within The Howard Partnership Trusts and what we can offer please visit:
https://www.thehowardpartnership.org/our-staff/
For additional information about The Howard Partnership Trust and Kenyngton Manor Primary School please view the videos below.
Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The Howard Partnership Trust is school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the?welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our Vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.
Interviews may take place prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.