HLTA

Meopham Community Academy, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Higher level teaching assistant
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. 39 weeks per year, term time only plus inset days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,801
• Actual salary: £16,544
• Pay scale: Kent Range 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated HLTA. The successful candidate will be a flexible, positive and enthusiastic person, who loves working with children with the ability to contribute to our school's community and vision, helping children to achieve their potential. The role will see you provide cover across the school but also work with key children and groups to provide tuition.

The successful candidate will ideally:

• 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 or be willing to complete the HLTA qualification
• have GCSEs in English and maths A - C or equivalent

We are looking for someone who:

• has recent experience in the role of a TA or 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

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• 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!

Further details about the role

We would consider applications from those who wish to work part-time with the intention of making the role a job share. If you are looking to work part-time, please specify the days/hours you would be looking to work within your application.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.

Applying for the job

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Upload additional documents

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Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy May 2023.pdf - 276 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding Child Protection Policy May 2023.pdf - 607 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA Job Description.pdf - 143 KB (opens in new tab)

About Meopham Community Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 430 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Meopham Community Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@golden-thread.org
• Phone number: 01474 812259
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meopham-community-academy (opens in new tab)

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 hr@golden-thread.org.

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