Forest School - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Summary

The Forest Group of Schools includes Snaresbrook Prep, Forest Prep and Forest Senior and Sixth Form, with over 1500 pupils. The HLTA role is primarily based in the Senior School. The HLTA will work closely with the Senior School SENCO to provide specific and direct support.

Detail

The HLTA will work closely with the Senior School SENCO to provide specific and direct support to both individuals and small groups of pupils so that they are learning most effectively at Forest. The successful candidate will regularly liaise with subject teachers and work with pupils who have an adapted curriculum.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Documents

• Person Specification - Higher Level Teaching Assistant PDF Document
• Job Description - Higher Level Teaching Assistant PDF Document