Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Meopham Community Academy, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JWThis job expired on 17 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 January 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 January 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
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- Between 20 and 32.5 hours per week i.e. 3 - 5 day working pattern (by agreement with the candidate).
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,997
Actual salary
- £15,863.73
Additional allowances
None
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Meopham Community Academy is looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team!
Meopham Community Academy is an oversubscribed two-form entry primary school in the village of Meopham, with links to the M2 and M20. If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and want to work in a school striving to provide the very best opportunities for our children, we could be the school for you!
We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated HLTA to join our talented and supportive team. The successful candidate will be a flexible, positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and has experience in covering classes, with the ability to contribute to our school's community and vision, helping children to achieve their potential.
The successful candidate must:
- hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or hold an equivalent qualification
- have experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities
- have GCSEs in English and maths A - C or equivalent
- The successful candidate will be providing class cover for PPA purposes across the school.
The hours will be 8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday-Friday. Pay will be at Kent Range 6 with a starting salary of £20,997 FTE; pro-rata to for 20 - 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only, including inset days and holiday pay. 3-5 days, by the agreement with the candidate.
We are looking for someone who:
- has recent experience in the role of a HLTA
- has strong Literacy and Numeracy skills to enable you to have a positive impact on children’s progress
- has high expectations and is passionate about encouraging the best from every pupil, enabling every child to fulfil their potential
- is able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
- has excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude
- has effective time management and an ability to work on own initiative
- has good IT skills
The role will require the successful candidate to:
- work closely with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
- support children in achieving the learning objectives and aims in English, Maths and across all areas of the curriculum
- feedback to the class teacher, keeping records of progress and behaviour
We can offer you:
- a trust benefit package including 2 term-time days off
- positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
- a passionate and committed leadership team
- opportunities for professional development and career progression
- a great place to work with a fantastic team who like to have fun!
To find out more about our school and whether you would like to become part of our team, please take a look at our school website to have a look at the vast array of learning opportunities we provide and contact us via the details below to book a tour with one of our senior leaders.
Meopham Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).
Please note we reserve the right to interview candidates and appoint for this position earlier than the closing date. If you are interested in this position, please do not delay your application until the deadline for submission.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Golden Thread Alliance 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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
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About Meopham Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
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- School size
- 467 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Meopham Community Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@meophamca.com
- Phone number
- 01474812259
Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in the village of Meopham, in Kent. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos which is recognised by all who visit. The staff, parents and governors of our school all work together to try to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve. Meopham Community Academy joined The Pathway Academy Trust in September 2018 and as a school we work closely with the other schools within the trust; Wrotham Road Primary School, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School and Culverstone Green Primary School.
Arranging a visit to Meopham Community Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@meophamca.com.
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