Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Cottingley Primary Academy

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Cottingley Primary Academy.

Cottingley Primary Academy is in South Leeds. We are a diverse and dynamic school that celebrates and actively creates an inclusive learning environment. Our children are the heart of the school; we are so proud of their passion for learning, their support for one another and their desire to be great people.

We are lucky to have fantastic facilities at Cottingley, both indoor and out, that support us in ensuring we deliver the best possible education for our pupils and provide them with quality learning opportunities to make an impact on their lives.

We are now in a fortunate position to grow our staffing body and provide further, more tailored support to our children within the school. We are excited to welcome new, like-minded people to our team, who will embrace our positive and creative approach in order to really make a difference.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced HTLA (SEND) to join our team. As a HTLA you will support the children in teacher lead classroom settings and also directly plan and deliver 1:1 and small group sessions which focus on SEND delivery and other specialist sessions.

Skills and experience we would like to see:

• HTLA status (or willing to work towards this)
• GCSE C or above (or equivalent grade 4 / L2 Maths and English)
• Understanding of Primary curriculum
• Planning and delivery of 1:1 and small group sessions
• SEND experience and specialist interventions awareness
• Experience within a Primary School setting

Come and visit us:

If you would like to know more about this role or would like to arrange a visit please contact: kwatts@cottingleyprimaryacademy.org

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools.  We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England.  We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people. 

AET Staff Benefits

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World.  We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

The role is due to commence: May 2024

This is a fixed term role due to end 31.03.25

Closing date: 21st April

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date

To find out more and apply visit: https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4562?c=aet&source=kirkleescouncil

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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