Higher Level Teaching Assistant Application Pack. Closing date January 30 th 2017

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1 Higher Level Teaching Assistant Application Pack Closing date January 30 th 2017

2 Welcome from the CEO Dear Prospective Candidate, Thank you for taking an interest in this post at Millbridge Junior, Infant and Nursery School. I hope the materials enclosed in this pack give you a good sense of what makes the school a special place to work and provides the information you need about the post. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need anything further (or would like to visit before writing your application). I think our structure will give you the best setting to be happy and successful in the role. As a sponsor, we will give you all the support you need, whilst giving you the freedom to innovate and bring creativity to the post. Our belief in Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best means we are committed to investing in our staff, to help them be happy at work, to provide the support they need to achieve the highest standards they are capable of and to offer the training or guidance they need to undertake their jobs effectively. For example, everybody is encouraged to use a personal development plan, to set their own objectives and to take responsibility for their own improvement priorities. We define effective leadership as helping others to achieve their best and that is what we will do for you. Children of course, are the heart of what we do and it is essential, that you relate well to children and young people. The children at Millbridge are a pleasure to work with; some come from challenging backgrounds and need extra help but they all want to learn and behave well. Millbridge has been through challenging times recently but is very much on the path to recovery. The staff are friendly, talented and hard-working and will give you their full commitment. Similarly, the parents and governors are very supportive and want to see the school do well. This is a great opportunity to help the school take the next steps to becoming good It is important to read the information provided carefully. We want you to be happy in the role you are applying for and committed to performing the job to the best of your ability. I very much hope you are encouraged to apply for the position and look forward to meeting you soon. Yours faithfully, John McNally CEO, SHARE Multi Academy Trust

3 Information about Millbridge Junior and Infant School Dear Applicant, Thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Millbridge Junior, Infant and Nursery School. As Headteacher I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about the context of our school. We are situated close to Heckmondwike town centre within a culturally diverse community of Kirklees. There are 334 pupils on roll including Nursery. The vision at Millbridge JIN is a simple one: to equip all our children with the skills they require for successful and happy future lives. Through holistic and creative learning gain a wide range of experiences which celebrate diversity and instil a sense of empathy so they are respectful and tolerant of others views. To nurture a sense of confidence, competence and passion so all are able to express their feelings and opinions in an articulate and open manner. To have the courage to take a chance rather than to choose the easy option; to try challenges and develop new skills even when success is not guaranteed. To develop persistence and resilience to deal with challenging situations throughout life, be solution finders, problem solvers who will go on to have a positive impact in the world. To take their skills and become contented, confident adults who recognise beauty in the world and share its gifts of joy. Our main challenge is to raise the standards of achievement of our pupils by capitalising on the existing strengths of the school. We are now looking to appoint energetic, positive and amazing practioners who will take the school forward, building on our strengths in order to meet our challenging targets. When you visit our school you will find children who are eager to learn and a dedicated staff team who want the best for the school community. I hope I have given you a flavour of Millbridge Junior, Infant and Nursery School. You can also visit our website at to find out more information about our school. Su Aaron-Abel Headteacher

4 SHARE Multi Academy Trust is the charitable company that currently runs Shelley College, Heaton Avenue Primary School, Millbridge Junior, Infant & Nursery School and Cowlersley Primary School. We are an emerging academy chain of secondary and primary schools that share our values and want the very best for our students and staff. We believe in helping staff and students achieve their personal best and are keen to recruit the very best talent to our Trust. As well was being part of the Trust, some of our schools are National Support Schools and National Teaching Schools and as such, we can offer our staff a wealth of career development opportunities and the support you need to enjoy your role. More than 300 people work hard across the Trust to ensure we provide the very best education and service across all our schools, from invigilators joining us for a few hours a year, through flexible part-time work to many full-time teaching and support roles. Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best Whatever your role or whatever your career plans, we can help you achieve them. Our belief in Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best means we are committed to investing in our staff, to help them be happy at work, to provide the support they need to achieve the highest standards they are capable of and to offer the training or guidance they need to undertake their jobs effectively. For example, everybody is encouraged to use a personal development plan, to set their own objectives and to take responsibility for their own improvement priorities. We define effective leadership as helping others to achieve their best and that is what your line manager will try to do for you. Our students, of course, are at the heart of what we do and it is essential, whatever position you are applying for, that you relate well to children and young people. If you share our passion for challenging, improving and making our schools the best they can be, we d love to hear from you.

5 Employee Benefit Schemes A world of benefits and reward for all staff! We believe in making the world a happier place to work. We do that by providing a package of flexible employee benefits, including: An attractive pension scheme for both Teaching and Support Staff. School s Advisory Service staff well-being support and medical cover, including amongst other things: counselling; physiotherapy; and operations. Share Academy Savers the home of our employee benefits. Offering discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more. Salary sacrifice benefit schemes - salary sacrifice enables staff to give up some of the cash value of their pay to receive other benefits which saves on tax and national insurance. The Trust currently runs the following salary sacrifice schemes: o Childcare Vouchers - savings of up to 933 a year. Childcare vouchers can be used for pre-school and nursery costs plus after school clubs, summer camps and even independent school fees. o Bikes savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike. o Computers savings on the cost of Desktop machines, Laptops, Apple Products and software.

6 Grade: 8, Spinal Point Job Description for Higher Level Teaching Assistant Contract: 30 hours per week, Term Time Plus 1 Week, Permanent Responsible to: Headteacher RESPONSIBILITIES: The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will: Facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve; to share responsibility for the wellbeing, education and discipline of all children. Demonstrate a commitment to positive behaviour management throughout school. Jointly plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate programmes of education for a class of children as allocated by the Head Teacher DUTIES To undertake professional duties including: Working in partnership with support staff, pupils and other colleagues in school To follow the policies and schemes of work of the school, having regard for the materials and methods recommended Planning individually and as part of a team Reviewing and maintaining resources and a high quality learning environment in this area Recording pupils progress and attainments in accordance with school policy and maintaining relevant data tracking systems in line with the school Assessment Policy To keep an up to date knowledge of the relevant National Curriculum and attend relevant INSET To consult with the SENCO in developing Additional Needs Plans for pupils on the Special Needs Register when necessary PASTORAL 1. To be responsible for all children in school in line with the school s Safeguarding procedures 2. To care for the physical and emotional welfare of children, having high regard for health and safety and all aspects of Safeguarding in line with School and LA Policy both on school premises and elsewhere 3. To establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and representatives from all support agencies 4. To report to the Designated Senior Person (DSP) or Deputy DSP any child about whom they are concerned

7 GENERAL 5. To promote equal opportunities ensuring that, specifics of gender, race, class, ability and disability are treated in a positive and non-discriminatory manner 6. To attend meetings with colleagues, parents and outside agencies as directed by the Headteacher 7. To adhere to safe working practices and to report any dangerous events or equipment to the relevant person 8. To carry out any other duties appropriate to the level expected of a teacher on standard scale relating to the efficient organisation of the school 9. To participate in Performance Management as required by Government Regulations Job Description and Specific Duties 1. To work with school Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in the use of school tracking and assessment procedures to identify children in need of the support of the Reading Recovery (RR) programme. 2. Use the RR Observation Survey to build a profile of the knowledge and skills of the child to inform the teaching. 3. Provide individualised teaching to identified children. 4. Maintain close and regular links with the class teachers of children receiving RR, to ensure that progress is maintained and independence promoted in whole-class lessons. 5. Plan for the exit from the programme and support the SLT in monitoring the progress of children who have been discontinued from the programme. 6. Maintain careful records on each child as a basis for instruction (lesson records, running records, records of reading and writing vocabulary, record of book level, Observation Survey, including summary, predictions of progress, diaries etc.). 7. Communicate with SLT, teachers and teaching assistants, providing documentation, and explanations, feedback on progress and alignment of planning. 8. Compile and submit data to the SLT as required. 9. Work with colleagues in school to support effective practice in the teaching of early reading. 10. Welcome other staff to observe RR lessons. 11. Keep abreast of developments in the teaching of early reading. 12. Share knowledge and expertise with other teachers and teaching assistants to support whole-staff development and learning. 13. Communicate with parents/carers on their role in the programme, ensuring full attendance and their support with daily tasks for the child. 14. Manage resources needed to teach the session effectively. 15. Ensure that the room is always prepared for the individual child/ small group. 16. Support the senior leadership of the school in identifying other additional interventions programmes to be provided. In addition to the above, undertake other duties within the general character of the post as requested by the school leadership team.

8 Higher Level Teaching Assistant Person Specification Attributes Essential Desirable Education & Qualifications English and Maths GCSE or equivalent. Possess Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. Relevant professional development Evidence of further studies Knowledge & understanding Experience Skills & attributes Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation. Working knowledge of the National Curriculum and other relevant learning programmes. Understanding of and commitment to Equality and Diversity in school setting and how it relates to the duties of the job Experience of working with children throughout primary age. Experience of working with children with additional needs. Experience of managing whole classes through the primary age range. Excellent behavioural management skills. Plan effective lessons. Ability to use ICT equipment and packages. Ability to work on own initiative and contribute to the effective working of a team. Be able to prioritise and produce accurate work, working to tight deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Ability to evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities Experience of classroom based research Experience of raising achievement through school specialism/professional networks Ambition to progress Teaching & Learning Motivation & personality Experience of monitoring classroom performance A critical understanding of the role of ICT in learning Commitment to ongoing personal training and development. Ability to adapt and be flexible to the needs of the school. Willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities. Recent teaching experience across primary age range

9 To apply please visit the SHARE Multi Academy Trust vacancies webpage Closing date Monday 30 th January pm Shortlisting Monday 30 th January 2017 Interviews to take place by February 4 th 2017