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Teaching Assistant - Hilltop Primary Academy - Fixed Term

Beyond Schools Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F22-326-S
  • Posted:06/12/2023
  • Pay:NJC Grade D2 (04 – 11) £14,626 - £16,439
  • Start Date:January 2024
  • App Close Date:15/12/2023 at 10:00
  • Interviews:To Be Confirmed.

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Teaching Assistant at Hilltop Primary Academy / Fixed Term Until July 2024

Salary: NJC Grade D2 Points 04 - 11 (£14,626 - £16,439 per annum).

Hours: 28 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Required: January 2024 

We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our established and expanding team, providing support to pupils, including those with special needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education and has a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.  The successful applicant will follow a programme of support clearly defined by the SENCo, and work alongside teaching and other appropriate staff dependent on the nature of the particular needs of the pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

  •  Supporting teachers in delivering high-quality lessons to students
  • Working with small groups of students, providing additional support and guidance where necessary
  • Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment
  • Helping to maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour

 Requirements: 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A patient and compassionate approach to supporting students with a range of needs and abilities
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and use initiative when required.

Hilltop Primary Academy is an oversubscribed two form entry school which has the benefit of a large playing field and a heated indoor swimming pool. The Academy is part of the Skills for Life Trust where there are two Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

 Amongst the many benefits of working for us you will receive:

  • Skills for Life Trust values
  • Free Private Healthcare Cover
  • Care First – Employee Assistance Programme
  • Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust
  • Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing
  • A supportive environment
  • Free Flu Vaccination
  • Flexible working
  • Timetabled and purposeful CPD
  • Subsidised Gym Membership
  • Secure car parking
  • Access to the National College*

*The National College provides engaging CPD in a high-quality video format on the latest practice, policy and research, working with some of the leading experts in education. 

Please check out this video for more information about Hilltop Primary Academy  https://youtu.be/X9cZc19JNx0.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please call the HR Department on 01634 861596 or email hr@sflt.org.uk who can arrange this for you.

Closing Date: 15th December.  We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Information about the trust

We are an ambitious organisation of 10 schools, serving the educational needs of nearly 7,000 children and young people aged 3 to 19.

Our academies are based in a tight geographical area drawing students and employees from Kent and Medway in the South East of England.

We employ around 900 people in a range of roles designed to support children to be successful when they leave the Trust. We also rely on the time and commitment of over 100 volunteer Trustees and Governors, who share our ambitions for our schools and our students. These are expressed in our vision, our mission, and our values.

We have a strong belief in the value of lifelong learning and in our strategic plan, we set out to develop a Trust that fully prepares children so they have the skills, knowledge, values and character to be successful in the world beyond our doors. We also believe that our greatest asset as an organisation, is our people, and we are privileged to be involved with such courageous, committed and child-centred employees. Everything we do is aimed at providing our staff with the resources and leadership to achieve their best. We believe that a supported and motivated staff create the best environment and the best opportunities for students to achieve their full potential.

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Job Contact Information

  • Name:HR Manager
  • Address:Fort Pitt Grammar School,
    Fort Pitt Hill,,
    Chatham,
    Kent,
    ME4 6TJ
  • Telephone: 01634 861596
  • Email: hr@sflt.org.uk

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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.