<p>Higher Level Teaching Assistant<br /><br />Grade 8   £31,586 – £35,235 pro rata<br /><br />Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks<br /><br />Permanent<br /><br />Required as soon as possible<br /><br /><br /><br />The Woodlands EHN Team are seeking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide support to pupils in a small group who are medically too unwell to attend school. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people and their families. To support a child’s education and wellbeing until they are well enough to reintegrate to their school.<br /><br /><br /><br />There are two posts available, one to be based at The Pines (Sacriston) and one at The Orchard (Leadgate) but may be required to work across The Woodlands.<br /><br /><br /><br />The successful candidate must be:<br /><br />• Have a significant amount of experience <br /><br />• Have experience in leading and working together in a team.<br /><br />• Be creative, enthusiastic practitioner who brings their own style and skills to support the excellent work developed in our school.<br /><br />• Be a caring and understanding person who enjoys working with children and who is committed to supporting high standards and enjoyment of learning.<br /><br />• Have the ability to work in a close team to achieve the best for our children and school community.<br /><br /><br /><br />Essential Experience: Supporting and covering across both Key stage 3 and 4.<br /><br /><br /><br />The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.  <br /><br /><br /><br />Please contact Danielle James for further discussions regarding the post contactehn@woodlandsdurham.net 01740 656040.<br /><br /><br /><br />Please see ‘Supporting Documents’ for additional information.<br /><br /><br /><br />Completed applications to be submitted to d.armstrong149@woodlandsdurham.net  <br /><br />Closing date: 6th January 2025 at midnight<br /><br />Interview date: TBC<br /><br /><br /><br />We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.<br /><br /><br /><br />As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.<br /><br /><br /><br />Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay<br /><br /><br /><br />Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:<br /><br />• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus<br /><br />• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus<br /><br />• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus<br /><br />• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)<br /><br />Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:<br /><br /><br /><br />Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:<br /><br />40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments<br /><br /><br /><br />Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:<br /><br />40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments<br /><br /><br /><br />The Woodlands<br /><br />Broom Road, <br /><br />Ferryhill  <br /><br />DL17 8AN<br /><br /><br /><br />Tel: 01740 656040<br /><br />Email: contactehn@woodlandsdurham.net<br /><br />Website: https://www.thewoodlands.durham.sch.uk/</p>

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