Governors of Brierley Hill Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school. Working collaboratively with staff the successful candidate will utilise their advanced knowledge/specialist skills to undertake 'specified work' and provide care and supervision to our children/young people.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification or higher
• a good standard of education including English & maths (GCSE/Level 2)
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• experience of working within a classroom setting and with primary aged pupils
• excellent behaviour management skills
• the ability to work on their own initiative, and also work well as part of a team 

The key responsibilities will include: 

- Implement and undertake work in line with the Higher Level Teaching Assistants Standards

- To contribute to planning, preparing and delivery of learning activities and support programmes to individual or groups of pupils

- Delivering and planning lessons for groups of pupils/whole classes

- Supporting the class teacher(s) within school 

- To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.

- Assisting the pupils with developing academically, socially, and personally

- To use behaviour management strategies in line with the schools policy and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.

- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

As a team we work collaboratively, supporting each other, and as an excellent practitioner, you would lead by example. We are looking for people who:

- Are positive and relish the opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives

- Enjoy working work well as part of a team

- Are flexible and adaptable

- Work in a creative way to inspire and challenge children

The successful candidate: 

- will be empathetic, dedicated, and passionate 

- will have HLTA status or proven experience 

- will have experience working with the primary curriculum 

- will have a good understanding of the English language

We have high expectations of our pupils and believe that there are no barriers that we cannot overcome for them. Our most recent Ofsted (November 2022) judged us to be a good school and candidates are strongly encouraged to visit our website for more information. School visits are also warmly welcomed. For enquiries please contact info@brierley.dudley.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.  

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk 

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If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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Attached documents
Higher Level Teaching Assistant JD & PS.docx