Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant START DATE: ASAP ​ Salary Grade: Scale 6 FTE Salary £36,693 - £37,794 ​ Prorated £31,562 - £32,509, dependent on experience, weeks per year and continuous service) based on working 35 hours per week ​ Permanent, term time plus 5 INSET/training days ​ ​ A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an inspirational HLTA to join us on our continued journey towards excellence Eastbrook School is an all-through school in Dagenham and we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team within the SEND Department and our Additional Resource Provision. The successful candidate will have an HLTA qualification and be responsible for agreed activities. This may include planning, preparing and delivering activities and interventions for individuals/ groups and for monitoring, recording, assessing and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development. There will be an opportunity to lead on an agreed area and further training will be provided, if necessary. You must be a strong communicator and team player and able to engage effectively with the pupils, their families and staff. The successful candidate would be expected to be a First Aider (training provided

The successful candidate will:

o Someone who holds an HLTA qualification o Educated to GCSE level C or above in English and Maths o Confident, enthusiastic and have a passion for learning alongside valuing continuing CPD o Able to demonstrate excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills o Someone who has high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all pupils o Creative and able to make a difference o Committed to securing good outcomes for all pupils o Able to build good working relationships with staff, pupils and their parents/ carers

In return we offer:

o A Good school with a welcoming and supportive community. o A student-centred, progress focused ethos. o The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff. o A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body. o A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development. o Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources. o A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management. Eastbrook is an all through school. Whilst staff may be primarily based in secondary or primary, there is an expectation that staff contribute to and work across all key stages. Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.