HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
Cedar Children's Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April / September 2025
Closing date
16 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week. 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £22,439 - £25,891 for 32.5 hours and 39 weeks
What skills and experience we're looking for
Cedar Children’s Academy are seeking a HLTA to join their established support team. The successful candidate will be expected to work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils, promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. They will also provide support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
The HLTA will be expected to cover and lead class teaching across the academy when appropriate, directing the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning. They will undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher and will contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role .A HLTA qualification would be desirable together with the ability to support teachers in increasing achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Applications are invited from qualified HLTA's or experienced Teaching Assistants who would like to undertake a school funded HLTA qualification.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cedar Children's Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 655 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cedar Children's Academy website
- Email address
- Danielle.Donoghue@cedar.tsat.uk
At Cedar, we believe in a strong partnership between the school and parents, benefiting our children with stability and the ability to develop, an inspiring workforce who show a relentless dedication to school improvement.
“Staff feel well supported by leaders. Teachers recognise that leaders have worked hard to make sure their workloads are managed fairly.”
“Staff value the training and support they receive. Leaders recognise talent in staff and deploy them across the school to coach and support colleagues.” Ofsted Report May 2019
We encourage pupils to be proud of their school and achieve in an exciting environment. We celebrate everyone’s success and provide each pupil with the life chances they deserve. We are relentless in pursuing the best and show care and hope for all our pupils who will become young adults of the future.
Arranging a visit to Cedar Children's Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Danielle.Donoghue@cedar.tsat.uk.
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