Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Peacehaven Community School, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8RB2 days remaining to apply
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
- Visas cannot be sponsored
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.
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
- School website
- Peacehaven Community School website
- Email address
- nicky.channon@swale.at
- 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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