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School Name Newton-le-Willows Primary School
School Address Sanderling Rd, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9UF Tel: 01744 678390
Job Title Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Temporary
Job reference HLTANLWNOV
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade NJC SCP 23 - 25
Pay From: 25208.80 To: 26977.00
Hours 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset days
Closing date 29 November 2024
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Job Description
Newton-le-Willows Primary is looking for an experienced HLTA with a proven track record of improving attainment to join our caring, nurturing, forward thinking school as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who has the enthusiasm to ‘make a difference’ in the lives and learning of all our children who attend our successful school. The post will entail whole class teaching across school covering classes from Reception to Year 6 and we are therefore looking for someone who can demonstrate that they have some experience in each of the Primary phases - Early Years, KS1 & KS2.

We are a popular and successful three form entry Primary School with a Nursery provision. We have a hard - working team of teachers and support staff who work effectively together, as well as an enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body. All staff are committed to ensuring every child is safe and has access to the highest quality learning opportunities and achieves the best they can in every class. We also have an effective pastoral system which supports pupils and families, promotes and maintains excellent behaviour and addresses barriers to learning quickly and effectively.

Our school was inspected by Ofsted in September 2021 and continues to be good.

The Governors are seeking to appoint someone who:
- has a minimum of a HLTA qualification, or above
- has recent experience of covering whole classes across both Key Stages (1 and 2) and Early Years
- demonstrates outstanding practice and works well within a team
- promotes outstanding behaviour for learning
- demonstrates excellent behaviour management strategies and outstanding pastoral care
- uses a wide range of creative approaches to the deliver the curriculum
- is able to enrich the life of the school
- is innovative, inspirational and passionate about children’s learning
- is highly motivated, with energy and enthusiasm
- demonstrates high expectations for all pupils, including key groups such as Pupil Premium and SEND
- is an excellent communicator
- is eager to develop their skills and experience
- is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and personal development of young people

We can offer you:
- a highly committed, caring, enthusiastic and professional staff
- children who are well-behaved, friendly and happy
- positive and supportive relationships with parents and the local community
-an effective and committed Governing Body
- a commitment to your own professional development




This school 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 subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024’ Statutory Guidance.

Application forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources. Completed applications are to be returned to the school at the address above.

If you require further information about this post, please contact Mrs Chisnall (Head Teacher). School visits are scheduled on the dates and times below. If you wish to book onto the school tour, please contact a member of the school office team on 01744 678390.

An opportunity for a school visit will take place on Monday 25th November at 4.00pm. Please contact school if you wish to attend.
Closing date for applications is Friday 29th November 2024.
Shortlisting will be on Monday 2nd December 2024.
Lesson Observations will take place on Thursday 5th December 2024.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th December 2024.
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Learning Manager Level 4 (HLTA) Person Specification.pdf
Nonteachingapplicationformdisclosure (1) (1).pdf
Learning Manager Level 4 Job Description (HLTA).pdf
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