Higher Level Teaching Assistant Small Schools Group

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to work in our Small Schools Group – a cluster of five village schools on the Somerset & Devon Border. The successful candidate will primarily be based in Buckland St Mary Primary and Winsham Primary Schools, supporting classes and providing PPA cover for class teachers.

Through the recruitment process, we are looking to appoint a candidate who:

• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated to prepare and deliver lessons to individuals, groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, i.e. for PPA or leadership duties;

• Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications or the desire to do so;
• Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources;

• Will need to be able to cover classes across the schools;
• SEND experience advantageous but not essential;
• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion;

• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be;
• Has the ability to encourage every child to learn, aspire and achieve;
• Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
• Has a driving licence and access to a vehicle to be able to travel between schools