About this Role
Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Fixed Term
Department: EYFS, KS1, KS2
Reporting to: Jessica Jenkins (Executive) Principal
Salary within the range: SO1
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time plus 5 days.
Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with thirty-three schools, making the Trust one of the largest in the North. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve and believe in the potential of our team to achieve remarkable things.
Purpose of the post
An opportunity has arisen for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Victoria Primary Academy on a fixed term contract. We are looking for a teammate who believes in the infinite potential of little people and is passionate about a role in unlocking their future.
A successful candidate will work closely with classroom teachers and leaders to provide high quality teaching and learning across school - in FS/KS1 and KS2. They will be dynamic, flexible and be able to teach the whole class with the support of our amazing support and pastoral team. They will be able to deliver interventions and be an active role model across the school day. Someone who adores supporting children with Special Needs is advantageous as well as loving making environments and the school day memorable.
We would highly recommend a conversation and/or a tour with a leader in school to come and see our thriving school for yourself
We welcome applications from those with experience in schools (mainstream and special settings), working with children with Special Educational Needs and have at least a Level 4 qualification or equivalent in the field of working in education.
The school is at an exciting point in its journey, with the next few years highly focused on developing excellence in
all that we do. No matter what your personal aspirations for the future are, and whatever stage in your career you are at – this could be the role which enables you to take the leap into that future.
You will enjoy a diverse role with the opportunity to both lead classroom teaching and support pupils’ learning in the classroom, to lead interventions throughout the day and play a full part within the school community. We focus on enabling rich experiences for our children to ensure they thrive.
We are fully committed to your professional development and believe we have the perfect conditions for growth amongst warm and friendly colleagues.
At Victoria Primary Academy, situated in Leeds 9, you will discover a building jam-packed full of beautiful little people, and teaching teams who are passionate about offering the very best quality provision in all aspects of their school experience – because we simply believe they deserve nothing less. We have a strong desire to ensure that our children have everything that they need to become successful adults when they leave us. If you are passionate about improving the life-chances of young people, then this could be the opportunity you have been seeking.
Visit our website https://vpaleeds.co.uk/ for more information about our school
If you:
- Are enthusiastic about building positive relationships with children and adults
- Love the impact you can make on the life chances of children
- Are committed to your own professional development
- Are a strong team player who enjoys collaboration with colleague
- Have experience of leading learning in group and whole class situation
- Are passionate about every child’s entitlement to good quality learning
…then we want to hear from you.
What can we offer
- Fantastic children
- A supportive and dedicated team who enjoy high levels of collaboration
- A fun-filled career where you can truly make a difference
- Personalised CPD through our Appraisal Programme.
- Opportunities for your own professional development
Interested applicants are invited to speak with Executive Principal, Jessica Jenkins, to find out more.
