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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The GORSE Academies Trust

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

£25758

The GORSE Academies Trust, Bantam Grove, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3a10d046452440d1a6326c7c81f1ebd2

Full Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to work alongside the class teacher to further children's learning and deepen their understanding. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering lessons / activities for individuals/groups or classes (PPA cover) and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils' achievement, progress and development. Responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the academy.

The ideal applicant will have:

  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or working towards this (Level 4)

  • Level 2 Numeracy / Literacy (or willingness to work towards)

  • Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy

    Morley Newlands Academy is a large primary school, with over 650 children from Nursery age right up to Year 6. Situated close to the centre of Morley in south Leeds, our academy serves families from across the local community.

    • Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we will ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation.

    We are immensely proud that, in January 2018 we were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in all areas, which reflects our hard work and dedication to the wonderful children that come to our academy. More recently, we were awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in December 2019, which is valuable recognition for the special nature of Morley Newlands. If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at www.morleynewlands.leeds.sch.uk

    What we can offer you:
    As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
  • Membership to a local government pension scheme.

  • A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

  • Specsavers scheme.

  • £2k Cycle to work scheme.