Higher Level Teaching Assistant & Forest School Lead

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Location: Hornchurch
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Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsoredWorking pattern Part timeContract type Fixed termFull-time equivalent salary £24,453.00 Annually (FTE)Higher Level Teaching Assistant & Forest School Lead job summary S tart Date: ASAPContract Type: Temporary – 1 yearScale: 5.12 – 5.15Actual Salary: £24,453 – £25,544 p.a Inclusive of Outer London AllowanceHours: 32.5 hours per weekFTE: 77.57% Reports to: Headteacher / SLTJob Purpose: The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) is one member of a team of professionals that will include teachers and other teaching assistants. The Team works together to care for and educate the pupils in the school. The HLTA makes a specific contribution to their specific subject area and / or curriculum contribution to the school teaching and learning programme. The role will also incorporate Forest School Lead, this is to provide the Forest School Provision across the school to support pupils’ access to outdoor learning and provided greater opportunities for creativity across the curriculum.You will:

  • Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
  • Support the vision and values of our school Inspire pupils with a passion for learning
  • An understanding of specific learning needs and styles to differentiate support to pupils
  • The ability to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking
  • A desire to help all pupils succeed
  • Compassion towards the needs of the pupils.
  • The ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with pupils and adults
  • The ability to work with a range of colleagues
  • Work collaboratively across the school

The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.Our Way of LIFE Our Purpose is ‘To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees. To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.Applications: Details of how to apply can be found on the school website: close at 9am on Monday 22nd April 2025. Interviews will take place shortly after.For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at .Visits to the school are welcomed.Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the job This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored….

Posted: April 19th, 2025