Higher Level Teaching Assistant

About this Role Wimborne St Giles First School and Nursery are looking to appoint an HLTA with previous experience in children’s learning to join our team. We are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable, has a willingness to be reflective and is able to work effectively in a close-knit school team for the benefit of all the children at our school. The role is 13 hours per week and is Term Time only plus 5 INSET Days. (Days and times are negotiable). We are a friendly and professional team who value the importance of getting on well together so that our school community can learn well and flourish. We have very high expectations for every learner and go the extra mile to ensure every child succeeds. We can offer you: A happy, welcoming school with a strong, positive and caring Christian ethos Wonderful children who are keen to achieve their best A professional and dedicated team, who are committed to our continual drive to improve. Opportunities for excellent continued professional development and collaboration within and beyond our school as a member of DSAT (Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust) We are seeking to appoint an excellent and inspirational class teacher to join our committed staff team who: is passionate about teaching and learning to enable all children to achieve success can commit to working in partnership with the Head teacher and other staff both at Wimborne St Giles First School and Nursery and across DSAT is able to foster excellent relationships with children, parents and staff Is able to contribute fully to school life Is keen to better their professional practice can support the Christian ethos of the school Essential Qualifications required for the role: Qualification in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy, equivalent to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework Assessed by an accredited Assessor as having met the HLTA standards We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. Visits to the school would be most welcomed. When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted. All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.  The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional l