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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Term Time

Westlands Primary School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-3912-219S
  • Posted:10/05/2023
  • Pay:£20,380 - £22,051 Pro Rata (£24,938 - £26,983 FTE)
  • Start Date:29/08/2023
  • App Close Date:02/06/2023 at 13:00
  • Interviews:w/c 12th June 2023

Advert

  • School: Westlands Primary School
  • Salary: £20,380 - £22,051 Pro Rata (£24,938 - £26,983 FTE) SAT6
  • 35 hours a week, Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgable HLTA to join or teaching team and provide both adhoc and PPA lesson cover to classes throughout our school.  We are a large primary school with a dedicated and collaborative team of staff.  Our children are hard-working, enjoy a challenge and love to learn.  We provide a huge array of activities for children to broaden their experiences which you will be able to see through our news and updates.  Working in partnership with parents, carers and other key members of the community we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all.

Full details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying Recruitment Pack.

The successful candidate will:

  • Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do
  • Make learning fun and challenging.
  • Be enthusiastic and creative.
  • Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Be ambitious, innovative and inspirational
  • Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

As a Multi-Academy Trust school we are able to offer you:

  • A large, well-resourced environment
  • Bespoke professional development
  • Support from an enthusiastic and experienced team
  • Very clear expectations, shared vision and ethos
  • Opportunities for career development

Join us to benefit from:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
  • Ride to Work Scheme;
  • Kent Rewards Scheme – local and national retailer discounts;
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive;

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact the school office, wpsoffice@swale.at or 01795 470862

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 12th June 2023

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.

Information about the school

We are a school that likes to celebrate success at every level. Our children are hard-working, enjoy a challenge and love to learn. We provide a huge array of activities for children to broaden their experiences which you will be able to see through our news and updates on our website and social media feeds. Working in partnership with parents, carers and other key members of the community we work together on the school’s journey to provide an outstanding provision for all.

Westlands Primary School is part of Swale Academies Trust, which is one of the leading Multi Academy Trusts in the south east with a highly effective record in school improvement.

The Trust consists of a group of primary and secondary schools based in Kent, East Sussex and South London. Westlands Primary School was judged ‘Good’ in its last Ofsted inspection in July 2019 and the school continues to improve and develop. The welfare and development of its pupils is at the heart of everything the school does.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Jo Head - Office Manager
  • Address:Homewood Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1XN
  • Telephone: (01795) 470862
  • Email: jo.head@swale.at

Fax: (01795) 477886

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.