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Type of Position:Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Subject:N/A
Salary:VTG 9 Scale Point 26-29 (Salary £23,398 - £25,951) + Health Cash Plan and Benefit package (see website for full details of our employee benefit package).
Start Date:15th October 2018.
Closing Date: 5th July 2018 at 9:00.

Full-time, term time only role to cover maternity leave, starting on 15th October 2018.

VTG 9 Scale Point 26-29 (Salary £23,398 - £25,951) p.a pro rata’d) + Health Cash Plan and Benefit package (see website for full details of our employee benefit package)

Applications are invited from high quality candidates to join an exciting and committed team at Merchants’ Academy.  This is a fixed term, term time only position to cover maternity leave.

Venturers Trust is a new Multi Academy Trust based in Bristol formed through the merger of CGS Trust and Merchants’ Academy Trust in September 2017. Comprising Primary, Secondary, all-age schools and a Special school the Trust has 3,200 pupils and 700 staff.

The Trust is sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol. Both sponsors seek to ensure that all our young people receive a truly inspiring education. Their support, challenge and expertise are greatly valued.


We are seeking a dedicated individual who has a passion for helping young people and who is committed to raising the attainment and aspiration of our students.  

In return you will join a wonderful team and have every opportunity to further your professional development and career. 

The successful candidate will have:
• A desire to take an active part in ensuring all students achieve more than they ever thought possible.
• A GCSE grade of C or higher in English and Maths (or equivalent qualifications)
• Hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NQF Level 3
• Be able to build strong relationships with students and establish positive behaviour for learning.
• Experience of teaching whole class sessions.

Closing date: 5th July 2018 at 9:00.

Interviews: 11th July 2018.

Please note due to the expected volume of applications it may not be possible to acknowledge or respond to all applicants.

Merchants’ Academy is part of Venturers Trust and is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff.

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HLTA Primary Job Decription VTG Jan 18.p... 25th Jun 2018 Download
HLTA Person Specification VTG Jan 18.pdf 25th Jun 2018 Download

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