Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Waldo Williams Primary School

Job Description

Grade 6 - £25,979 for 29 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £17,886 pro rata.

The Governors of Waldo Williams Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced HLTA to lead our Nursery setting.

The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the establishment of a team of highly motivated professionals who will work collaboratively to raise standards at all levels. The applicant must create a positive, nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to meet their potential.

A good standard of education, an understanding of child development, together with excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

The successful candidate will:

• have the attainment of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or qualifies teacher status or equivalent qualification
• build positive relationships with all learners, their families and the Early Years team
• have the ability to create a supportive, welcoming, and well-ordered classroom environment
• Plan, prepare and deliver sessions
• have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with high expectations for pupils' learning.

We can offer a warm, nurturing school community underpinned by positive relationships and the support of a hardworking, committed team of staff and governors.

Closing Date: 07th June

Shortlisting: 10th June 2024

Interviews: Week beginning 17 June

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.