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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary £22,418 - £25,556
Location Wimborne
Job Term Full Time
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Allenbourn Middle School is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team. Could this be you? 

We have an exciting opportunity to establish and lead “Extra time@AMS” our new after school provision, whilst also leading high quality, targeted interventions on a full time permanent basis.

Actual Salary £22,418 - £25,556 per annum (Grade 9)

This job is Full Time - Term Time Only. For 32.5 hours per week and 38 weeks per year. Working between 11:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday during term time only.

It is offered on a Permanent basis.

Approximate start date 01-Dec-2024.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified candidate with previous relevant experience as an HLTA or class teacher. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the vision and skill set required to lead a whole school initiative alongside senior leaders. 

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to the future success of our school. They will demonstrate a commitment  to developing themselves fully as a professional whilst supporting our school ethos to ensure that our children continue to grow and enjoy success with their learning.

This role will require you to:

  • lead our new after school provision developing and delivering a purposeful programme of activities. 

  • withdraw pupils individually and in small groups to run a programme that supports pupils’ specific areas for development, using your own initiative to select resources. 

  • provide targeted support in lessons including English and Mathematics.

  • work alongside children on a one to one basis supporting individual learning needs.

In addition to this we are looking for candidates who are able to:

  • demonstrate a thorough understanding of effective procedures for safeguarding children.

  • train to provide first aid support across the school and on visits.

  • complete relevant Health and Safety training to support them in this role.

Candidates are encouraged to take time to speak with our Headteacher or another senior leader as part of their application process.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role. 

If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Shona Sydenham on 01202 886738 or by emailing recruitment@allenbournmiddle.org

Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.

About our School

At Allenbourn Middle School we are committed to ensuring that our children grow and learn alongside their peers in a safe and nurturing environment. Our school community works together embracing our shared values of 'Academic Excellence', 'All Inclusive' and 'Responsible Individuals' ensuring that every child is able to 'aspire@AMS'.

It is our aim to ensure that our children become well-motivated, confident learners, capable of achieving the highest possible standards, whilst becoming positive role models.  We welcome children aged nine and they leave us aged thirteen with a clear sense of purpose and an enthusiasm for their future learning.

Children experience a rich curriculum taught by subject specialist teachers and enjoy a wide range of extracurricular clubs and opportunities throughout their time with us.

We take pride in maintaining positive relationships with parents and the wider school community and value the role the whole school community plays in maintaining high expectations for our children.

For more information please visit our school website:  https://www.allenbournmiddle.org/

We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

  • a genuine commitment to supporting professional development

  • a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all

  • free onsite parking

  • access to the local government or teachers pension scheme 

  • a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.

Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above). 

Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name. 

Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.

Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

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