HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

Job/Person Summary
 The community of Locks Heath Infant School are looking to appoint an inspirational HLTA in a permanent part time position. This rare opportunity cannot be missed and is the perfect job for someone who is looking to make a real difference to our children’s lives. The successful candidate will cover teachers for development release time, PPA and absence.

All staff at Locks Heath Infant School live and breathe our shared Learning Values, continually ‘Seeking to find out’ how to improve their own performance as well as ‘Working Together’ to support and challenge each other to improve. The post would be suitable for someone wishing to progress in their career, being driven and aspirational towards continually raising standards for all children.

We can offer the successful candidate an amazing place to work where the staff are incredibly supportive of each other and where the leadership team fully trusts and respects its staff. We have a harmonious environment where ‘Everyone Caring’ is at the heart of the school.  The school works very closely with the Junior School and with cluster schools in the local area. The schools often run developmental projects to ensure we continue to provide highly effective teaching and learning for our amazing children.

Locks Heath Infant School is fully committed to developing all aspects of children’s development, ensuring that all children grow in confidence, and become balanced and caring citizens.

The successful candidate will:

· Hold the HLTA status or have equivalent experience

· Have a secure knowledge of EYFS and the National Curriculum (Primary), with recent Infant School experience.

· Demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills with GCSE English and maths or equivalent.

· Have a caring and empathetic approach to all children, with a positive approach to behaviour management.

· Have good organisational and communication skills, and consistently high expectations of achievement for all pupils.

· Have a good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

· Be flexible, adaptable, be able to work independently and as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with whole classes at Infant School age. 

In return, we can offer you a position within a supportive, dedicated and enthusiastic team and regular professional reflection and opportunities for CPD. We can also offer the chance to work with the most amazing children who are keen and excited about their learning. We are a school where the leadership team are fully committed to and passionate about everyone’s well-being.
 
 We are a school with strong community links and a family friendly ethos and atmosphere. 

Application Procedure
 For more information about the role or the school, you are warmly invited to contact the school office on 01489 584180 or email us at a.keelor@locksheath-inf.hants.sch.uk   Applicants must use the Hampshire County Council application form which can be downloaded from this website.

Locks Heath Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.