The posting
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Marple Bridge is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. You will build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and adapt their approach to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
This varied role will complement the work of our teaching staff, providing support across the school through class cover for PPA, interventions one-to-one and small group support. You will support pupils with a range of needs, including SEND, behavioural and emotional needs, helping them to access learning and thrive within our school community.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to children's learning while developing your own skills and experience within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in partnership with teachers to raise pupil achievement and attainment.
- Deliver high-quality support to individuals and groups of pupils.
- Promote pupils' independence, confidence, well-being and social inclusion.
- Lead learning activities and provide class cover when required.
- Support pupils with a range of educational, behavioural and emotional needs.
- Assist with planning, preparing and delivering targeted interventions.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning activities.
- Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, confidence and achievement.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide the best possible outcomes for children.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
- Be caring, supportive and committed to achieving excellent outcomes for pupils.
- Have experience working with children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- Be confident supporting teaching and learning across a range of subjects and abilities.
- Inspire and motivate pupils to engage in their learning and make progress.
- Support the well-being of pupils through guidance, encouragement and positive role modelling.
- Assist with the planning, differentiation and delivery of intervention programmes.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Establish strong relationships with pupils, ensuring they feel valued, listened to and supported.
If you are a dedicated HLTA who is committed to helping children succeed and thrive, we would love to hear from you.
St Mary's is a warm, welcoming and high-performing school where children are encouraged to flourish spiritually, academically and personally. At the heart of our community is our mission:
"To live and learn by journeying with Mary to Jesus, for the greater glory of God."
Our mission is brought to life through our SANCTA values:
Support Aspire Nurture Challenge Trust Achieve
These values underpin every aspect of school life and shape a culture where children, staff and families work together in partnership to achieve the very best outcomes.
We are proud of our strong relationships with parents and carers, recognising them as essential partners in their children's education. Through open communication, mutual respect and a shared commitment to success, we have built a vibrant and supportive school community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brings together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.
Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.
Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?
To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.
A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:
- Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
- Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
- Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
- Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk
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The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.
