HLTA and Forest School Leader - Longwick Church of England Combined School
Location: Longwick
Overview
We are looking for a HLTA who is passionate about outdoor learning and can support Key Stage 1, and run Forest School sessions across the school.
Experience and skills in this area would be desirable; however, full training will be provided for the right candidate.
This is a term-time only, plus Inset days to start as soon as possible.
Term time only: Yes
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: £20,355
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 32.5
Closing date: 19/01/2025 00:00
Interviews to be held: as received
About us
Our school, a real hidden gem, is located in the rural and beautiful village of Longwick, two miles from Princes Risborough and five miles from Thame. At Longwick, every child is at the heart of everything we do; we want our children to enjoy learning, be curious and succeed. We take pride in providing a safe and exciting learning environment where every child is valued and can fulfil their true potential.
At Longwick Church of England Combined School our vision is centred on a commitment to excellence in learning and to high expectations. We aim to serve our community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice and promote Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils. We take pride in providing strong pastoral support in a safe learning environment where every child and adult is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We aim to prepare every child for the challenges and changes of the future by giving them opportunities so they can achieve the highest standards in their personal development.
Website: www.longwick.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
The HLTA will:
• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
• be responsible for, plan and oversee the day to day delivery, organisation and smooth running of Forest Schools programmes.
About you
We are looking for:
• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths
• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
• Level 3 Forest Schools Programme Leadership Certificate (or at least Level 2 working towards Level 3), or willingness to complete
• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Experience working with children / young people
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities
• Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
To apply for the role follow the link, https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146048/EDV-2024-LCECS-45688
Tel No: 01844 344769
Email: [email protected]
At Longwick CE Combined School, the health, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
