Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Whitstable & Seasalter Endowed C of E Junior Sch, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-3339-108S
• Posted:02/06/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme D £17,796 Pro Rata to FTE of £26,393
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:23/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

We are looking to appoint a HLTA to organise, support and deliver teaching and learning activities for whole classes and small groups.  This will be for 28.75 hours a week (Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.30pm with one hour for lunch) for 39 weeks of the school year – Term Time plus 5 INSET days.  This role will be to include covering PPA for teachers on four afternoons per week and the remaining hours to provide cover for teachers as and when needed and to provide intervention and other support across the school, as required, under the direction of the Assistant Headteachers. Included in your contracted hours will be some time for planning.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be qualified to Level 2 or 3 Diploma (or equivalent)
• Be working at or towards the professional standards for HLTA
• Be willing to work towards and obtain a HLTA qualification (if not already held)
• Have relevant experience of covering whole classes
• Be a good team player; flexible and prepared to use initiative
• Have good literacy and mathematical skills
• Be able to insist on high standards of behaviour and academic outcomes enabling all pupils to flourish
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills (written and verbal)
• Support the Christian ethos and wider life of the school
• Have the skills to be able to create resources and develop strategies to support all children as needs arise
• Understand different SEND needs such as Autism, ADHD, ODD, ADD, Anxiety, EBSA, Attachment
• Have high standards of work ethic and self-motivation
• Have high standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional standards and team work

In applying for this position, we expect all members of our school staff to continue with professional development and to seek opportunities to increase their knowledge and skill.  The school is fully committed to continued professional development and expects all staff to undertake training as and when required.  Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.  If you would like to arrange a visit, please telephone or email so you can come and see us in action.

Whitstable & Seasalter Endowed Church of England (Aided) Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.  All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Appointed staff are also expected to follow a robust Code of Conduct in accordance with our church school’s Christian Values.

Information about the school

We are a Church of England Aided Junior school, situated in the heart of Whitstable. We are a two form entry school with a total of eight classes. Locally we are known as 'The Endowed' and we describe ourselves as an old school with a young heart. This year we are excited to be celebrating our 180th birthday!

Our children come from all sorts of different backgrounds. Our parents, friends, governors and our local churches give amazing support and this, together with the dedication of an experienced and caring staff, make The Endowed the 'Outstanding' school that it is.

Our School's Vision and Values:

As a school family, living and learning with a thirst for knowledge, we delight in everyone’s achievements sharing joy and laughter along the way. Within the love of God we nurture aspirations, celebrate each other’s individuality enabling all to flourish. We let our lights shine in school, our community and the World beyond. LOVE - JOY - GOODNESS - RESILIENCE - TRUST Let your light shine. Matthew 5: 14-16

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs D Bushell
• Address:High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AY
• Telephone: (01227) 273630
• Email: dbushell@whitstable-endowed.kent.sch.uk

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• Job Description