Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Mathematics

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic, and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support with Mathematics. They are required to hold GCSE and A-level Mathematics qualifications: a degree in Mathematics or related fields would be desirable.

Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Have a good standard of education in particular Mathematics and English.
• Have the ability to multi-task under pressure and able to juggle tasks at once.
• Have excellent organisational ability and the ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills/experience.
• Have experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers.
• Have excellent attention to detail, who picks up on mistakes and rectifies problems before they arise.
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
• A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging, and thoughtful.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Full Time:            Grade 8 Point 20 - £27,861.00 p.a.

Actual Pro Rata:            £23,858.72 p.a.

Hours:                                 Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week,

Weeks:                               39 Weeks term time only

Location

Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.