Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Salary £27,852 - £29,439 full time salary (pro rata term time and part time)
- Contract Permanent
- Closing Date Apply by 27 March 2023
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
- Job reference orbis/TP/489/31465
- Positions available 1
- Working hours 26.5 hours
- Closing date 27 March 2023
- Job category Education & Learning
- Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
- Directorate BHCC: External
HLTA TEACHING ASSISTANT (Level D)
St John the Baptist is a one form entry school with approximately 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive, approach. We have a vacancy for permanent HLTA Teaching Assistant Level D.
Pay Scale HLTA Scale 6 £27,852–£29,439 pro rata – 26.5 hours per week and paid for 47.15 weeks per annum
Closing date: Midday, Monday 27 March 2023
Interview date: Thursday 30 March 2023
About the roleWe are looking for candidates who meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification or experience and /or recent experience of working in a primary school or nursery school. The successful candidate will be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school. They will also:
- Be enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children’s learning
- Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills to NVQ level 2 in English and Maths
- Have some experience of working with children with special needs
- Have excellent communication skills and a calm and positive approach to behaviour management
- Be keen to work with others as part of a team
- Have excellent time-management and organisational skills
We will offer you:
- Children who are genuinely a pleasure to teach, enjoy school and work hard.
- A happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos.
- A strong, committed and collaborative staff team.
- Opportunities for training and further development.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary 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 will be subject to an enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure check.
Visits to the school are welcome, please telephone 01273 607924 or email joannelevy@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk to make an appointment or to obtain an application pack.
Applicants must use the Catholic Education Service application form and also complete the Rehabilitation of Offenders and Equalities Monitoring forms
Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school address: Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, BN2 0AH, Joannelevy@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk
For further information and an application pack please contact: Mrs Joanne Levy (School Business Manager) Telephone Number: 01273 607924 Joannelevy@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Website: http://www.stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Additional informationWork Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.
Company informationPlease note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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