Higher Level Teaching Assistant

at  Kirklees Council

Organisations
Woodside Green
Hours
37 hours Monday to Friday, Term time plus 1 week
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Position type
Permanent
Salary
Actual salary range £28,768 – £31,139MPR

ABOUT US

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022, Woodside Green, a SHARE Primary Academy, is a small and friendly academy. It has a clear vision to deliver an excellent education to its pupils, which in turn enables them to shine as individuals, make a positive contribution to society, and reach their full potential.

Woodside Green is one of eight academies within the well-regarded and high-performing SHARE Multi-Academy Trust. Part of a close-knit, diverse community, the academy is well located for commuting from Leeds, Huddersfield, and Wakefield. Woodside Green is proud to offer:

• A supportive and ambitious environment where all pupils are encouraged to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead successful, healthy and happy lives
• A vibrant place to work which equips staff to deliver their best every day, under the strong belief that Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key
• A commitment that staff are happy, engaged and well supported at work, taking pride in pupils’ attendance, behaviour, progress and development as well as their own
• Excellent training and guidance relevant to individual job roles, so expectations are understood and staff are motivated
• Great benefits, as an employer of choice, including outstanding CPD, supportive line management, and meaningful networking opportunities across the trust to aid personal development
• Supportive leadership, encouraging healthy work-life balance
• A high-quality teaching and learning environment, alongside good facilities
• A culture where children are happy, settled and confident, accessing a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a memorable educational experience for pupils and staff.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To work as a team member across school and to support the learning, progress and welfare of all students to help them achieve their Personal Best.
• To provide short term cover in the absence of the classroom teacher where required.
• To provide practical support for learning, educational activities, developing social skills, integration and for securing students physical and emotional wellbeing.
• To work as part of a team including teachers and other support staff to support the learning and welfare of all students.
• To have high expectations of our students and be committed to raising their achievement.