Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Scale F12-17 £26,421 - £28,770 per annum paid pro-rata

Actual starting salary £19,962 - £21,736 per annum

32.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week

Permanent

Start Dates: September 2024

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant.  We are looking to use this role to expand the breadth of the curriculum on offer to our pupils. The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils with SEND, preferably hold a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and bring transferable skills, expertise and / or extensive experience in a National Curriculum subject.

The multi-disciplinary team at Bure Park consists of Care Staff, Teachers and TAs who will facilitate the Academy’s twin aims of re-integrating pupils into their home environment and when appropriate mainstream school.   Pupils will arrive with disrupted educational experiences and complex difficulties and our team will be responsible for ensuring that they leave with superb outcomes academically, socially and behaviourally.  

Our Academy shares the vision of our sponsor, the Broad Horizons Education Trust, that improving the life chances of all pupils has to be at the heart of all we do.  To achieve this Broad Horizons  firmly believes in valuing and championing all members of staff employed throughout the trust. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to be part of a highly motivated exceptional team who strive to  establish the highest standards and who are instrumental in ensuring that we change children’s lives. 

The successful applicant must be prepared to undergo any further training as requested by the Trust and will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore you will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. 

An informal discussion with the Headteacher and visit (by appointment) to the Academy is encouraged.  Please contact Miss Hayley Ross, Head of School, 01603 457480

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing Date: 9:00 am  Friday 5th July 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 11th July 2024

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend a Warner Interview. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. If applicable the following will be required: a certificate of good conduct, for teaching posts, a letter of professional standing from the professional regulating authority in the country in which the applicant has worked.We are an equal opportunities employer.