Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Are you someone who has high expectations and a desire to improve the life chances of pupils? Do you want to belong to a school which is continually striving to improve life chances of its pupils?
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our innovative and ambitious support team.
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings. It has been graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted and has a proven track record of raising standards for its pupils, particularly our most vulnerable. As Hastings has been recognised as an ‘Opportunity Area’, the academy is pivotal in ensuring our children get the best start in life, no matter what their background.
We have a dedicated staff team committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils. We require dynamic and resilient individuals who are ready to make a real impact in transforming pupils’ lives.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. This role will involve helping to implement delivery of the national curriculum, assisting in planning and the management/preparation of resources, which could include some specialist knowledge in particular areas. The successful applicant will also provide cover for whole classes other than their own under a system of supervision. We can offer you a friendly, supportive school and opportunities for professional development.
The successful candidate will:
· have experience of working with primary aged children;
· have good literacy and mathematical skills;
· be hard working and adaptable to change;
· ideally have a secure understanding and knowledge of observing children’s learning.
If you have a passion for education, we can offer you both support and challenge to develop further.
Click the link below to see our school in action and understand its vision and values:
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We strongly encourage you to visit the academy to meet us and find out more about this post. Please contact Mrs. N. Rankin on 01424 429279 or via email at n.rankin@arkblacklandsprimary.org to arrange to arrange a visit.
As a member of staff at Ark Blacklands, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts, with a network of 38 schools in 4 locations across the country.
We work hard to recognise hard work
· We strive to recognise your achievements and celebrate your success;
· You will have access to health packages, discounts at major retailers, travel loans and other benefits, through the Ark Rewards scheme;
· We take CPD seriously, which is why we offer twice as many training days as standard;
· We provide an array of development programmes for our staff including supplying you with the training and support you need to become the best you can be.
Click here to find out more about the benefits of working for Ark Blacklands Primary Academy.
Visit our website, www.arkblacklandsprimary.org for more information about our school.
Please submit your application online by visiting http://arkblacklandsprimary.org/vacancies The deadline for applications is 9am on 10th June 2019.
Location: Hastings
Start date: September 2019
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £24,904 pro rata, £13.27 per hour (Actual Salary £17,772)
Closing date: 9am on Monday 10th June 2019
Interviews: Friday 14th June 2019
Job Description & Person Spec.docx
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.