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Morecambe Bay Academy
Job Application
Higher Level TA - Numeracy
Morecambe Bay Academy
Welcome from the Principal
I would like to thank you for your interest in joining our community at Morecambe Bay
Academy.
Morecambe Bay Academy is a coeducational 11-18 school located within the beautiful
Morecambe Bay. We are a part of The Bay Learning Trust and are one of a family of
four secondary academies. Our priority as a Trust is to improve the quality of
education in all our schools and so enhance the life chances of our young people.
Equally importantly, we want to develop well-rounded and considerate students who
will contribute to their local communities and make a positive difference wherever
they are. An excellent education is about more than examination results!
Morecambe Bay Academy is on a journey of improvement. We look forward to
welcoming a candidate who is firmly committed to our ethos of creating a sense of
belonging, an optimistic outlook that encourages and enables students to believe in
their potential and a firm commitment to securing the very highest levels of
achievement.
As the new Principal of the academy, I want to place our academy at the heart of our
local community so that our students are proud members and contributors within the
local area.
The successful candidate will be an individual who strives for the highest levels of
achievement for all their students. They will understand and seek to promote a wide
range of enrichment activities, within their classroom teaching, the local area and
further afield. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is aligned with our
values and has the drive, skills and enthusiasm to make a real impact in our
community.
Heather McClurg
Principal
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The Bay Learning Trust
Our Trust
The Trust was set up by Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy in 2017. Ripley
is a large Academy with over 1700 students, 400 of whom are in the Sixth Form. The
Academy has been graded "Outstanding" in its last two Ofsted inspections. Ripley is a
Teaching School and has its own SCITT (School Centred Initial Teaching Training),
which was also graded "Outstanding" in 2017. It is also a National Support School.
In 2018 Carnforth High School joined the Trust family, who were then subsequently
joined by Morecambe Bay Academy and Central Lancaster High School in 2019.
It has been very exciting to see the development of the Trust over the last eighteen
months; we are now able to make a significant contribution to the education of young
people in our local area. Our priority is to improve the quality of education in all our
schools and so enhance the life chances of our young people. Equally importantly, we
want to develop well-rounded and considerate students who will contribute to their
local communities and make a positive difference wherever they are. An excellent
education is about more than examination results!
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The Bay Learning Trust
Our Vision and Values
Our Vision:
Our vision is to build a family of like-minded primary and secondary schools in the geographical
area of Morecambe Bay who work and learn together to secure an excellent education for all
our young people
Our Values:
• Reciprocity: every school contributes to our learning
• Generosity: we are all concerned about all our schools and support each other willingly
• Honesty: we acknowledge both our strengths and weaknesses
• Humility: we recognise that we all have much to learn
Our Principles:
• Our young people always come first
• Our young people should have opportunities to develop in body, mind and spirit
• Our young people can all be successful
Our Aims
• Improve and sustain high levels of school performance
• Develop a self-sustaining community that learns from each other and from the best
available external practice
• Allow schools to focus on teaching and learning through a central team that supports
them with finance, buildings and staffing
• To ensure that our schools remain financially sustainable
• Develop our premises to create the best possible learning environment
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Morecambe Bay Academy
Recruitment Process
References: Before you are invited to interview, we will request references from your referees.
In order to prevent any delays, please ensure that the reference section of the application form
is accurate and completed in full.
Right to work in the UK: Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 2006 makes it a criminal
offence for an employer to take on a new employee whose immigration status prevents him/her
from taking up employment. If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be asked to
produce original and up to date documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Data protection: Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those
involved in dealing with your application in the selection process. By signing and submitting
your application form, you are giving consent to the processing of your data.
Criminal Convictions: All education establishments in the UK are exempt from the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In practice, this means that all applicants must inform on
all spent and unspent convictions on their application form and when completing a Disclosure
and Barring form. Failure to provide this information may result in dismissal. List 99 is also
obtained on anyone who will be working or coming into contact with children; and must be
received by the school before employment can commence.
Child Protection Policy Statement: In this academy the welfare of the child is paramount. This
school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff should understand their responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people. Staff are responsible for their own actions and behaviour and
should avoid any conduct which would lead any reasonable person to question their motivation
and intentions. Staff should work, and be seen to work, in an open and transparent way.
Attitudes towards promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people will be
scrutinised during the selection process for the post that you have applied for. If you are
appointed to this post, information in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and
young people will be provided at induction. This practical guidance for safe working practice
will provide information about which behaviours constitute safe practice and which behaviours
should be avoided.
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Numeracy)
RESPONSIBLE TO: SENCO
GRADE: Grade 7 NPS19-25
ANNUAL SALARY: £25481-£29577 (Actual Salary £22015-£25554)
This post is 37 hours per week (full time) , term time only.
This is a fixed-term appointment ending on 31st August 2022
Job Purpose:
Under an agreed system of supervision, supporting the qualified teacher as a part
of a professional team, plan their role in lessons, preparing, delivering, assessing,
reporting and marking learning activities for the individuals/ groups or short term
for whole classes.
To complement teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum. These students could
be part of the student support list held by the SENCO or could be ordinary students
who struggle with numeracy.
To advise and support staff in specialist areas within the school and co-ordinate the
work, management and development of other Teaching Assistants.
To help close the gap for students not yet achieving expected progress in
numeracy.
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Job Description
In addition to the following duties, the postholder may be required to undertake
any of the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant
post.
Support for Students
To assess the needs of students and to differentiate curriculum content to
support students' learning
Teach numeracy programmes to withdrawal groups of students
Design numeracy learning for small groups
Develop and prepare numeracy resources for small group learning activities
Plan for, teach and assess small groups of students in numeracy
Provide detailed verbal and written feedback to teachers, students and parents
Monitor and evaluate student responses to learning activities through
observations and recording of achievement against predetermined learning
objectives
Liaise with TLR holders to identify students who would benefit from additional
interventions and ensure interventions are put in place
Assess student progress against bench line data
Produce regular reports on student progress
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access
to opportunities to learn and develop
Promote and support the inclusion of all students, including those with specific
needs
Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and
procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage
students to interact and work co‐operatively with others
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Job Description
Promote and reinforce students’ self-esteem and independence and employ
strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self‐reliance
Support the role of parents in students’ learning and contribute to/lead
meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on student progress,
achievement and behaviour, maintaining sensitivity and confidentiality at all
times
To advise on the appropriate use of specialist numeracy teaching aids
equipment, materials and other resources
To provide students with one to one support
Monitor students’ participation and progress and provide constructive
feedback to students in relation to their progress and achievement
To develop and implement pupil's Individual Educational Plans
To support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme
To develop positive relationships with pupils and staff to assist pupil
progress and attainment
To monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities.
Within an agreed system of supervision, to plan challenging teaching and
learning objectives
To take responsibility for implementing agreed systems for pupil supervision
and the management of pupil behaviour
To undertake classroom administrative tasks
To monitor and record progress and achievement in lessons/activities
systematically and provide evidence of range and level of progress and
achievement
To produce lesson plans and worksheet plans
To administer student work experience where necessary
To undertake marking of students work and record achievement
To administer/mark tests and invigilate examinations
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Job Description
Support for the School
To organise and manage a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment
for learning
To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside
agencies
To contribute/lead meetings, on an individual basis, with parents to provide
feedback on student progress/achievement
To utilise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise to advise and
support other school staff in specialist areas
To support the provision of out of school learning activities within guidelines
established by the school
To contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school
learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class.
To work within school policies and procedures
To attend staff training as appropriate
To take care of their own and other people's health and safety
To co-ordinate and supervise the work of Teaching Assistants and hold team
meetings as appropriate
To ensure appropriate induction arrangements for all new Teaching
Assistants including monitoring arrangements and operation of probationary
arrangements
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Job Description
To undertake recruitment/appraisal/training/mentoring for other teaching
assistants
To assist in the identification and delivery of development needs
To ensure effective communication arrangements
To co-ordinate the utilisation of volunteer helpers
To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/student/
teacher/school work
Support for the Curriculum
To deliver learning activities specifically, numeracy programmes, to students within
an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities in accordance with student
needs
To select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking
account of students’ interests and language and cultural backgrounds
To support the use of ICT in learning activities
Note: In addition, other duties at no higher a responsibility level may be
interchanged with/added to this list at any time.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services
to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees
to understand and promote this policy in their work.
Health and Safety
All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of
others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general
statement of health and safety policy.
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Person Specification
Key Criteria Essential Desirable
Qualifications Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 NVQ level 4 qualification or
qualification or equivalent equivalent
Level 3 or equivalent qualification in
English/Literacy and Mathematics/
Numeracy
Experience Experience of working with or caring Experience of administrative
for children of relevant age work
Experience of working in a relevant Experience of supporting pupils
classroom/service environment with challenging behaviour
Staff management experience
Knowledge, Skills Ability to operate at a level of Time management skills
and Abilities understanding and competence
Organisational skills
equivalent to NVQ Level 4 standard
Knowledge of classroom roles
Ability to relate well to children
and responsibilities
Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of National
Good communication skills Curriculum Strategy – Numeracy
Ability to supervise and assist pupils First Aid Certificate
Ability to relate well to parents/carers Administrative skills
Knowledge of the concept of Ability to make effective use of
confidentiality ICT
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Person Specification
Key Criteria Essential Desirable
Knowledge, Skills Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
and Abilities Ability to assess children’s
development
Ability to plan and deliver work
programmes
Ability to organise, lead and motivate
a team
Flexible attitude to work
Other (including Commitment to undertake in-service
special development
requirements) Commitment to safeguarding and
protecting the welfare of children and
young people
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Person Specification
Your duties should be discharged in such a manner as to maintain and develop the
vision, principles and values of the Trust.
This job description may be altered by consultation and discussion. It will periodically
be reviewed as part of on-going continuing professional and Trust development. In
addition it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.
The Bay Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All
post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure &
Barring Service (DBS).
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Job Advertisement
HLTA - Numeracy— Morecambe Bay Academy
We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to
support the learning and teaching of our students specifically in numeracy. Working
alongside the Mathematics department and within the SEND team you will be
confident, enthusiastic and able to demonstrate your ability to plan and deliver high
impact intervention lessons.
The role involves being responsible for co-ordinating, planning, preparing and
delivering targeted maths interventions in a classroom environment for small groups
and 1:1.
It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to make a real and immediate
difference to the educational chances of young people in school. The successful
candidate will have experience of working with children in a learning environment and
will have a good understanding of child development and learning processes. They
will also be able to interact well with both children and adults, work on their own
initiative and have a very high standard of literacy and numeracy. They will be
passionate about the value and benefits of numeracy, and be driven by a strong moral
purpose to help students become able and confident in using maths.
Our core values focus on belonging, belief and achievement and this role within our
team at Morecambe Bay Academy is key to helping students to achieve these values.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be organised,
energetic and able to remain calm in a busy environment.
Successful applicants must be committed to Safeguarding and will be subject to an
enhanced DBS and Child Protection Checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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Terms & Conditions of Employment
Below is a summary of the relevant conditions of service attached to this post.
Absolute details will be sent along with contractual papers to the successful
appointment:
The post is a full time position subject to the provision of the National Joint
Council for Local Government Service
The salary payable will be determined in accordance with the provision set out
in the National Joint Council for Local Government Service (Green Book)
All support staff are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
The appointment will be subject to the school receiving satisfactory medical
clearance
The appointment will also be subject to the school receiving a satisfactory DBS
(Disclosure and Barring Service) check
The appointment will be subject to a 6 month period of probationary service
with an internal review after 1, and subsequently 3, months
The school operates a no smoking policy across the site
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Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5BG
Tel: 01524 410207
www.morecambebayacademy.co.uk
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