Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
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Position Overview & Specifications
REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2023
HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT - INCLUSION
Permanent position
30 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Term time plus an additional 2 weeks contracted hours (pro rata)
SALARY SCALE PCD8ii £27,852 (equating to £20,000 per annum pro rata)
Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.
We are a community school with over 800 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant working across our Inclusion department to support students to achieve positive academic outcomes and a wider behaviour for learning.
We are proud to have:
· Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability.
· Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school.
· An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors.
We would welcome applications from someone who has:
· NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience or knowledge in the relevant work area
· Good communication skills
· Proven experience in a role of responsibility
Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs J Heywood at Dowdales School by 9am, Friday 9th June 2023 by email jheywood@dowdales.cumbria.sch.ukor post. If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to call on 01229 469800. Please see the website for further details https://dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies/
Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CV'S AND AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) roles across Dowdales School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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