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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Bobbing Village School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-2223-83S
  • Posted:29/04/2025
  • Pay:Range 6 -£18,269 (full time equivalent £25,127)
  • Start Date:June 2025
  • App Close Date:12/05/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:ASAP

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We invite applications from experienced or aspiring HLTAs with a track record of excellent work with children.  The post will adapt and change with the current needs of the trust, but will usually involve covering teachers' PPA and management release time, sickness cover and planned training release time across a range of classes. 

This position is permanent.  The hours of work will be 31 hours per week, (8.30 am to 3.30 pm  Monday - Friday), Plus 1 hour after school meeting once per week, 39  weeks per year (term time plus 1 week).

The position involves working in partnership with class teachers with an aim to achieve the best outcomes for our children. You will be required to support the learning environment and the delivery of lessons through work set by teachers across a range of classes.
 
This rewarding role will suit someone with significant TA experience and knowledge of different teaching styles to engage challenging students.  You need to understand how to motivate and encourage pupils to make progress and have the ability to differentiate and adapt learning programmes to suit varying needs.  
 
It is a requirement of the role that you hold a GCSE in English and Maths of C grade or equivalent.
 
A HLTA qualification or equivalent evidence of working at this level would be an advantage but not essential.
 
We can offer you:
  • A friendly and supportive team;
  • Opportunities for progression and development through training, coaching and mentoring;
  • A healthy work-life balance;
  • An inclusive environment where you feel valued;
  • A supportive leadership team.
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Counselling Service
  • Health Cashplan
  • Free parking
  • Discounted breakfast and after school club for your child (if your child attends one of our trust schools)

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

CVs will only be accepted when accompanied by a fully completed online application form. No agencies please.

Bourne Alliance MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Information about the school

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School, all are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Aspire School is a three form entry school, Iwade School is a three form entry school, Grove Park is a two form entry school and Bobbing School is a one form entry school. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community.

Within the trust, we recognise everyone as an individual and we nurture, value and develop them. We aim to achieve the highest standards in all that we do and to have happy children and staff, eager and excited to come to school.

We work in collaboration with other schools and organisations seeking the best innovative practice in teaching, sharing new ideas and learning from others. We use research as a springboard for change.

We strive to make our schools even better, recruiting the very best to meet the needs of a changing world. We foster a positive attitude which allows everyone to develop new skills, build resilience and achieve their dreams.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online screening check and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:HR Officer
  • Address:School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS
  • Telephone: 01795 412312
  • Email: hr@ba-mat.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.