Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

at  Meadow Park AcademyReading

JOIN MEADOW PARK’S TEAM AND WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• The chance to join a motivated and supportive team, who are passionate about the school community and creating a school where every child and adult can thrive.
• The opportunity to work within an organisation who have a robust personal development programme and are committed to the professional development of every individual.
• Membership of local government pension scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health, and legal advice.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to a Health Cash Plan, an optional scheme to pay a weekly or monthly premium to claim money back on everyday health care needs such as dentist, optical and physical needs.
  If you feel you have the skills and experience to support the pupils at Meadow Park, we would be delighted to hear from you. We welcome visits to the school and are sure you will experience our nurturing, welcoming atmosphere to get a taste of how rewarding your work will be.
  Please contact David Phillips at the school to arrange a visit or further discussion at dphillips@anthemtrust.uk or telephone 0118 9375562
  Further information can be found in the job description and person specification at the Meadow Park Career Site. Click here
  Please note application should be made through the Meadow Park Career Site, we do not accept CVs.
  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.
  Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.
  It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’.

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem Schools Trust, who together create ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Through the Trust, we provide high-quality professional development, coaching and leadership opportunities. This includes a number of specialist Trust-wide roles that offer talented teachers and leaders the opportunity to develop in their career and make an even bigger difference to children and young people.
Meadow Park Academy is a vibrant, welcoming school in the heart of a diverse community in the Tilehurst area of Reading, the county town of Berkshire.
We believe primary school days should be one of the most exciting periods of anybody’s life, as new skills and knowledge are gained every day. Our teachers deliver an engaging curriculum both inside and outside the classroom, at our very own outdoor learning area, providing exciting experiences that make learning fun.