Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Robertswood School
Location: Chalfont St Peter
Overview
About us
Robertswood School is a welcoming school set within the leafy village of Chalfont St Peter. We are a two-form entry school, educating children from Reception through to Year 6. We are delighted to also have the benefit of a Nursery for over 3 year olds. We currently have around 400 children on roll.
At Robertswood School we are committed to providing an outstanding education within a secure and happy environment, where each child is valued and equipped with the necessary skills, enabling them to become confident and caring individuals in this ever changing, increasingly technological and globalised world.
All children will be provided with opportunities to develop confidence, creativity and self esteem, regardless of needs, background or religion. Opportunities will be focused on the acquisition of skills as the foundations for a successful and fulfilling life. We will celebrate every child’s achievement and will work in close partnership with the parents and the wider community, providing vital communication.
Website: www.robertswoodschool.co.uk
About the role
About you
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience of working with children within a school setting and enjoys working in a busy environment
• Is passionate about children’s learning and in every child achieving their full potential
• Is caring and has lots of enthusiasm and patience
• Is flexible and willing to collaborate as part of a supportive team
• Minimum requirement of GCSE English and Maths qualification (Grade 4 or above – or equivalent)
• Holds a TA NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or has relevant HLTA experience
Candidates must also be able to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
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.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01753 888327
Email: [email protected]
Robertswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.
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.
