Higher Level Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

Higher Level Teacher Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate HLTA to join our fun, inclusive team at Weetwood. We have high expectations of our all our staff members; the successful candidate will be required to form a teaching partnership with the teacher and play a full part in all aspects of the school day.

Salary: HLTA £16.63 – 17.59 per hour (SO NJC pay scale)

Contract: Temporary for a year (in the first instance) from September 2024

Hours: 18 hours per week (3days 8:30am-3:30pm) can be negotiated.

Closing Date: Monday 10th June

Interviews: W.C. 17th June.

We are seeking to appoint HLTA to cover teacher PPA in the Early Years and Key Stage 1.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of teaching and learning across the Early Years and Key Stage 1. Has experience of differentiating the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils. can demonstrate effective behaviour management strategies. Is fun, flexible, engaging and can work as part of a team. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Able to form positive relationships with the whole school community and work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and externally.

The days and hours can be negotiated by the successful applicant.

What can we offer you?

A supportive team of dedicated, friendly staff. An opportunity to develop your role through training and working with other experienced practitioners. Kind, friendly and enthusiastic children.

If you would like to find out more, recruitment packs and application forms are available from our website:

The Recruitment Pack contains the job description and person specification required for the position.

The Application Process

Shortlisted candidates are welcome to visit the school.

How do I apply?

Please complete the relevant application form providing full details of your education and employment history, including any unpaid or voluntary work. Where there are gaps in your employment, please state the reasons why (e.g. gap year, career break, unemployed etc.). Use the job description and person specification as your guide and give specific examples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements for this post. We require details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer; if you currently work in school, the reference must be from the Headteacher. Please provide their names, email addresses and daytime contact numbers.

Supporting information

This section of the form is very important. It gives you an opportunity to explain why you are applying and why you are the best person for this job. Use the job description and person specification as your guide and give specific examples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements for this post in a covering letter of no longer than one side of A4 detailing your experience and why you are an ideal candidate.

CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

Where & when do I need to send my completed application?

Closing date: Monday 10th June 2024

Interview Date: W/C: 17th June 2024

Start Date: September 2024

When will I hear if I have been shortlisted?

Applications will be evaluated against the requirements of the post, with those candidates that best fit the requirements being shortlisted. We are unable to contact all applicants, but all shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or phone within 72 hours of the closing date. If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact the office manager.

Enhanced Disclosure:

Thank you for your interest in this post at Weetwood Primary School. The post you are applying for involves working with young people. It is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the School complies fully with the Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. The School undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

An Enhanced Disclosure is carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will check criminal records for information on any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer and on local Police records.

All information on criminal records provided both by you and within the Enhanced Disclosure will be used, stored and disposed of in confidence and in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice of Disclosure Information.

If your application is shortlisted for interview, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure form which must be returned to us at least one day prior to interview. If we do not receive this, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of interview. If your application is successful and proceeds to conditional offer stage, you will receive further information on how to complete the Enhanced Disclosure.

Safeguarding Statement

Weetwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As part of the application process any shortlisting candidates would be required to complete a self-disclosure form. The successful candidate would be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation.

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