HLTA

The Role

Orchard Academy is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team in. The role will include providing cover for whole class lessons, small group and 1:1 interventions and leading on 1:1reading across the school.

Orchard is a three-form entry junior school on the Springfield Estate in Milton Keynes with capacity for 360 children across KS2, with a twenty-pupil place social communication department for pupils at both Orchard and Shepherdswell.

At Orchard Academy we truly believe that the children are at the centre of all we do. We have a strong inclusive ethos, making our school a place where we all belong. Our children are eager to learn, and we promote positive learning behaviours, so all succeed. Our dedicated staff encourage all our children to learn and grow, by providing a rich, relevant and ambitious curriculum through high quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who shares our vision and ethos to join our amazing team. The successful candidate should be an advocate for the children and families in our school, be able to work as part of a team and adapt to meet the needs of the all pupils.

We are part of East Midlands Academy Trust and are one of their family of schools. We work closely together and by working with our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

·       Continuous professional development and training opportunities

·       Dedicated support from our school improvement team

·       Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools

·       A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation

·       A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

·       Childcare vouchers scheme

·       A corporate eye care plan

·       Free, state of the art, fitness suite

How to apply

If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office office@orchard.emat.uk or call 01908 735882

EMAT has the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.