Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Leigh Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F63-100-S
• Posted:30/11/2022
• Pay:Actual salary £10,359 - £11,418 per annum
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:12/12/2022 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Hartley Primary Academy is a two form entry school with 14 classes in total. Our school has beautiful, extensive grounds and a range of teaching and learning facilities. We are fortunate to have a friendly and hardworking staff, both teaching and non-teaching and we have a very talented and multi-skilled team of Teaching Assistants who are led and managed by an excellent SENCO.​​​​​​​

We are seeking to appoint 2 committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our thriving academy to support our pupils in the classroom as directed by the class teacher. This is an ideal role for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children particularly with learning difficulties. Our children come from a range of backgrounds and cultures and their needs are diverse. Behaviour for learning is outstanding, resulting in a positive and fulfilling work experience. Our ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​The salary offered ranges between £10,359​​​​​​​ - £11,418 per annum (£20,789 full time equivalent)​​​​​​​ based on Term Time only, depending on the hours worked. Please be aware that we have 2 positions available: 22 and 24.25 hours per week, so please include on your application your preference. If you have any questions in regards to the basis of this position, please contact Holly Neve (Recruitment Co-ordinator) on holly.neve@latrust.org.uk or 01634 412 263. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be aware of and support school policies and procedures. 
• Work, or play, with individuals, or small groups of children, to assist in the delivery of the planned curriculum, as directed by the Class Teacher. 
• Set up group activities under the guidance of the Class Teacher / Subject Leaders. Work with children on practical activities, giving assistance and encouragement. 
• Read to, and with, small groups of children, on curriculum activities. 
• Assist in the planning, creation and mounting of displays of the children’s work. 
• Provide support and assistance for children’s pastoral needs (e.g. promoting self-esteem, and overall well-being of the child 
• Have a willingness to provide cover duties for some lessons, when required. 
• Be prepared to work across all age ranges within the Primary School. 

The successful candidate will have: 

• A hard working and flexible attitude. 
• A passion for working with children. 
• The ability to carry out designated tasks in an accurate and timely manner. 
• The ability to work as part of a team. 
• The ability to be creative and use initiative to engage children. 
• The ability to work under pressure, with enthusiasm, motivation and commitment. 
• Strong listening skills and the ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong verbal and communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with a wide range of pupils, colleagues and parents.​​​​​​

Information about the trust

Leigh Academies Trust is one of the country’s largest and most-established multi-academy trusts operating across Kent, Medway and South East London. It contains primary, secondary and special academies and is highly inclusive and successful. Our mission is to deliver “education for a better world” by ensuring that young people in our academies have an excellent start in life regardless of their background or ability.

The Trust exists to support and assist schools to build upon their existing strengths and to help them achieve rapid educational transformation. It has significant experience in running schools, and today includes both sponsored academies and schools which have chosen to convert to Academy status.

In addition to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all of our children, aged from 2 months to 19 years, and their families, we are proud to provide many opportunities for lifelong learning. These are delivered through the organisations under our umbrella: Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub, LAT Apprenticeships and Kent and Medway Training (KMT), which delivers routes into teaching.

We warmly welcome you to Leigh Academies Trust and look forward to sharing with you our passion for transforming lives and shaping communities through great education.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve
• Address:LAT Head Office,
  Carnation Road,
  Strood,
  Rochester,
  Kent,
  ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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