HLTA Level - Full-time

Langafel CEP School, Longfield

• Ref:KCC886-3296-291S
• Posted:29/04/2025
• Pay:KR6
• Start Date:as soon as possible
• App Close Date:20/05/2025 at 11:00
• Interviews:Tbc

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Aspiration, enjoyment, perseverance and team work are some of Langafel's values, are they yours?

At Langafel CE Primary we are looking for a committed HLTA, with experience in Early Years/KS1/KS2.

HLTA's will be expected to work effectively with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a class teacher. They will contribute to, and need to demonstrate skills in, planning, monitoring, assessment and class management. HLTA’s would also be expected to work as part of the school team and contribute to plans to ensure the school meets its aims.

Candidates most suited to the post will have:

• Have NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
• Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards – see DfES/TTA document “Professional Standards for higher level teaching assistants” for further information.
• Experience of working with children in Early Years/KS1 or KS2
• Experience of working with children with autism
• Training for and/or experience of Little Wandle (or similar Phonics programme)
• Positive, friendly and upbeat personality
• Minimum of two years experience working as a Teaching Assistant
• Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding
• The ability to be proactive and flexible
• Have qualifications in Maths/numeracy and English/literacy equivalent to at least NVQ2

If you need a new challenge and want to work in a school with a proven track record for supporting all children then Langafel is the school for you.

This post requires you to be able to work between 08.30 and 15:15 from Mon-Fri. 

Applications must be aware that Langafel School regards the Safety and Welfare of pupils as paramount and the successful application will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

Information about the school

Langafel is a friendly, supportive, nurturing and inclusive primary school. Aspiration, confidence, perseverance, respect, enjoyment, honesty, teamwork and Koinonia are our values. We currently have one Reception Class. This class has access to a large inside and outside area with a flexible open plan space. Children in Key Stages 1 and 2 are taught in mixed-age classes allowing the perfect opportunity for collaborative learning and teaching. Our facilities are the envy of all other local schools and include a gym, swimming pool, performing arts room, kitchen, an extensive field and Forest School woodland area.

The schools specialist resourced provision, known in the school community as SLIC (Socialise Learn Interact Communicate) is for pupils with an EHCP who are diagnosed with autism. SLIC is made up of 4 classes, with children working across the primary age range, where appropriate pupils are supported to attend mainstream lessons. The pupils from the SRP make use of the wonderful facilities within mainstream. Additionally, within the provision the pupils benefit from four large well-resourced classrooms, speech and language rooms and a sensory room. They also have access to their own contained outside spaces, including a playground with sensory apparatus and a well-equipped enclosed area on the school field.

Langafel believes in supporting and nurturing every child and are proud to have been awarded the National Nurturing Schools Award. We also have THRIVE trained practitioners to help support the emotional well-being of pupils within our THRIVE embracing school.

At Langafel we have 3 rules by which we expect everyone to abide: To be respectful, to be safe and be positive.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Becky Connor
• Address:Main Road, Longfield, Kent Da3 7Pw, Dartford, Kent, DA3 7PW
• Telephone: 01474703398
• Email: bconnor@langafel.kent.sch.uk