Higher Level Teaching Assistant

You'll support and extend young children's learning through the curriculum across the school. You'll work closely with the teachers to monitor the pupils' progress and development. You will cover classes 3 days a week across the school whilst teachers take their PPA time and the other 2 days a week you will work with the EYFS and Year 1 Inclusion Team. You may be dealing with very specialised needs, using your skills and experience to assist pupils in their learning environment.

It is essential that you have demonstrable experience in supporting all pupils, including those with specialist needs. You should have proven experience and strong knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and EYFS and Year 1 teaching and learning. You will be able to work independently and take initiative whilst working collaboratively with a dedicated team. You'll be a confident communicator and a positive role model for students and colleagues alike.

Lyde Green Primary is a fresh and exciting new school based at Lyde Green near Bristol. Our aim is to inspire and encourage a passion for lifelong learning in our children, sparking curiosity, promoting creativity and nurturing developing passions to ensure that our children grow and thrive on their journey through school. Our curriculum places huge importance on reading and a love of books. It also promotes the 'big ideas' of diversity, society and exploration. Our dedicated team of staff model themselves as lifelong learners and put our children's best interests at the heart of everything they do and they work hard to ensure children remain challenged, motivated and engaged with their learning throughout their time with us. We value kindness, resilience and tolerance and expect our children and staff to demonstrate these values daily. We also believe in the importance of courage when trying new things, collaboration and teamwork to achieve things together and the importance of always being respectful to one another. We can offer you:

• A brand-new school with modern resources in which you can make your mark;
• A commitment to CPD and development of all staff, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust to allow all staff to thrive
• a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a growing school.
• an ethos which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values, ethos and vision that are lived
  
  Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service
Commitment to safeguarding