Learning Mentor / HLTA incl After School Club Lead

*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*

Learning Mentor/ HLTA including After School Club Lead

Required for September 2024 

Variable contract, 27.5-32.5 hours 

  

Grade/Band:

• HLTA – Band F (scale 8-13), 20 hours per week, TTO plus PD days (39 weeks) 
• After School Club Lead – Band C (scale 2-4), 5-10 hours per week, TTO (38 weeks) 

Working hours           11.15am to 4.15/ 5.15pm daily 

Contract Type             Established 

Weekend Working   N/A 

Application Closing Date  Friday 21st June 9am

Shortlisting Date    Friday 21st June 

Interview Date       Thursday 27th June/ Wednesday 3rd July                 

Venue for Interview TBC              

Advert Details 

The Executive Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of HLTA working across our new school as it grows. The role would primarily involve covering PPA, leading interventions, support for pupils with SEND including those with SEMH needs and overseeing attendance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated teaching assistant to join our small, highly skilled and friendly staff.   

The role will include: – 

1. To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate, initially in EYFS 
2. Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning   
3. Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)  
4. Provide bespoke support and interventions for pupils with SEND
5. Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning   
6. Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures   
7. Support class teachers with maintaining a nurturing and positive atmosphere among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a safe learning environment  
8. Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment  
9. Leadership of after school club, including planning activities, care of pupils and providing a healthy snack
10. Monitor and evaluate attendance and provide support for families to improve attendance where applicable.

The successful candidate will become part of a team that is enthusiastically creating a brand new CofE school. We are a warm, inclusive family with a strong Christian vision, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence for all children in our care. We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and valued.  

For further details and to apply please visit; Vacancies – Oakbridge Church of England Primary School (dalesmat.org)

Dales Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.