HLTA with Responsibility for Teaching Spanish Across the School - Term Time

Blean Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2258-215S
• Posted:01/07/2025
• Pay:KSE (KR7)
• Start Date:September/October 2025
• App Close Date:31/08/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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HLTA  With the responsibility for Teaching Spanish across the school

KSE (KR7)

32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - Term Time only

We are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff through planning, preparing and delivering lessons to facilitate non contact time for teachers and short term sickness cover.

 We are looking for –

• a practitioner who has the experience and ability to speak and teach Spanish
• a versatile practitioner who meets the HLTA standards and who can provide high quality learning experiences for all year groups throughout the primary phase;
• competent skills in maths, IT, written and spoken English;
• an effective team member willing to contribute to the group but also able to work independently and on their own initiative;
• excellent communication skills in order to build rapport with adults and children both verbally and in writing;
• flexibility with effective time management skills;
• ability to adapt and teach different year groups at short notice;
• energy and a sense of humour!

  We can offer –

• a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated team;
• good opportunities for professional development;
• worthwhile responsibilities linked to areas of expertise and time to fulfil the role;
• a supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and pupils.

If you are looking for the next step in your career, and want to make a significant contribution towards the further development of educational provision for Blean pupils, contact the school via email office@blean.kent.sch.uk or telephone 01227 471254 option 5, for further information.

Visits are warmly encouraged, please book via email office@blean.kent.sch.uk or telephone 01227 471254, option 5 for the school office.

We are committed to Safer Recruitment.  All appointments are subject to the relevant recruitment checks.

Information about the school

We are a popular, creative and imaginative school set on the outskirts of Canterbury on a spacious site. Ofsted judged us as ‘Outstanding’ in our recent Inspection (March 2022); with leadership described as exceptional.

"The headteacher has an unwavering determination to provide the very best learning experiences for all pupils. This is shared by all leaders and staff and accomplished with much skill and passion. Leadership is exceptional. It is inspiring and highly motivating for staff and pupils. There is a remarkable sense of teamwork amongst staff, in a supportive atmosphere. Leaders have excellent knowledge and expertise, which is often called upon by other schools in the local authority and beyond" (Ofsted March 2022)

We are an inclusive school and all our children, including those with Special Educational Needs and children who are less advantaged, make excellent progress and achieve.

We have a strong track record of collaborative working with other schools and in providing high quality professional development.

If you feel you have the skills and knowledge to support us in the next phase of the school’s development and would like to know more about our school, visit our school website on www.bleanprimary.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Ian Rowden
• Address:Whitstable Road, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9ED
• Telephone: (01227) 471254
• Email: office@blean.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 787247

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• Job Description