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  • Start date details

    April 2025

  • Closing date

    12 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

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Working pattern

Full time: 30 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 Staff Development Days

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£27,752 - £29,264

Pay scale

£19,440 - 20,499

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and experienced Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. Candidates will be talented, dynamic and will challenge and motivate our students to get the very best meaningful outcomes.

The main purpose of this role is to work with the Literacy lead and SEND team to ensure that targeted support allows students to make good progress and thrive in school, with specific focus on literacy. You will be working with students during timetabled lessons as well as planning, delivering and monitoring the impact of 1:1 or small group interventions as directed by the SENDCo.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.


What the school offers its staff

Join us to benefit from:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Access to training and development
  • On-site Parking
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Joining our team

Peacehaven Community School is a research-engaged, innovative educational institution within the Swale Academies Trust, dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. We are delighted that you are considering joining our talented team of teachers, leaders and support staff. At Peacehaven Community School, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where every staff member can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of nurturing the potential of every student. We are a fully inclusive school with a special facility for students with SCLN and ASC and we believe that all students, irrespective of their starting points, can flourish. Our nurturing and challenging learning environment transforms lives and empowers our students to aspire, believe, contribute, and achieve greatness.


Further details about the role

If you are interested in this post and require additional information, please contact Nicky Channon for an informal discussion nicky.channon@swale.at and 01273 581100

Completed application forms should be sent to April Stevens (Office and Media Manager) or Liz Fulker (Lead Admin Officer) atpcs-recruitment@swale.ator by post to Peacehaven Community School, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RB. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 17th March 2025

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to pcs-recruitment@swale.at

CVs are not accepted.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Peacehaven Community School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
917 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01273 581100

Arranging a visit to Peacehaven Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicky.channon@swale.at.

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