Vacancies

We have the following vacancy:

Grade              PCD8ii

Salary              £24799 pro rata

Term                Part-time – Term Time only.

Perm / FTC      Fixed Term Contract.

Required         11/01/2021 to 16/07/2021 (or as soon thereafter

Hours              18.75 hours a week. Monday-Friday 8.30 to 12.15

Closing Date  04/01/2021. 9.00AM

Proposed interview date via zoom Friday 8th January (time TBC)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our brilliant hard working team, with a focus on working with a Key Stage 2 year group. As well as supporting the class teacher the post involves supporting small groups of children in and out of the classroom, helping to facilitate rapid progress post Covid19 lockdown.

It is essential that the successful candidate will have experience and knowledge of working with children in Key Stage 2.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Support learning activities to individuals and groups
• establish positive, supportive and constructive relationships with all stakeholders

We are looking for someone who:

• will actively support and enhance the strong Christian tradition and ethos of the school
• has very high expectations of pupil achievement, behaviour and an understanding of how all children learn best
• approaches curriculum development creatively
• is highly motivated with lots of energy, while being flexible, adaptable and able to use their own initiative
• has an excellent attendance record

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Cumbria County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Closing Date 9.00 AM 04/01/2021

Essential Qualifications

• HLTA or above qualification (or equivalent)

Essential Experience

• Proven track record of Key Stage 2 experience in a school/education setting
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young
  people

For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion please contact Mrs A Armstrong

Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the
community

Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you
will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Applications should be emailed to head@kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk or posted to the school.