Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Language Support Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Language Support

The ability to speak Romanian or Arabic would be an advantage.

Grade: Romero Grade 4 scp 6 – 14

£19, 993 - £23,426 pro rata to hours and weeks worked Actual salary £15,171 - £17,776
Hours: 32.5 per week 8.30am – 3.30pm term time only plus 5 days

Do you want to make a positive difference to young people and their lives? Are you patient, empathetic, resilient and supportive?

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive Language Support team at our school in Coventry.

The successful candidate will work with teaching staff to provide learning opportunities and academic support to our students who have English as their second language. There will be an opportunities to work 1-1 with designated students or in small classes. You may also be asked to act as a school link to parents.

Why work for us?
•   Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
•   Be part of a supportive and dedicated team
•   Continuous professional development and training
•   Access to a Health Cash Plan provided through Simply Health
•   Support and professional development are a high priority and all our staff at every level benefit from high quality professional development opportunities.
•   Excellent pension scheme

The successful candidate will:
•   Have a Grade C/ Level 4 or above in Maths and English GCSE’s or equivalent level
•   Have excellent speaking skills in one or more foreign languages – Romanian or Arabic would be an advantage.
•   Be a dedicated professional with the ability to inspire children
•   Set high standards for themselves and others
•   Work successfully in partnership with parents and our community
•   Be committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school;
•   Be a team player with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment;
•   Be energetic, enthusiastic and caring;
•   Be able to show excellent organisational and communication skills with both children and colleagues

Application forms and supplementary documents are available to download from https://romeromac.com/vacancies/ Only CES application forms will be accepted. All sections of the CES application form and relevant supplementary documents must be completed.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Closing Date: Monday 22nd November 2021 at 12 noon
Application forms should be returned to the HR Department at hr@romeromac.com

Key Requirements

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Coventry City Council