Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEN) - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Portal House School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-7067-167S
• Posted:07/10/2025
• Pay:KSD pro rata plus SEN Allowance
• Start Date:November 2025
• App Close Date:16/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:3 & 4 November 2025

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Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant, 32 hours per week, term-time only

Pay Scale: Kent Scheme D  pro rata + SEN allowance

Start date: November 2025

 We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, capable and caring HLTA who will be able to support students with their learning up to GCSE level and help bring positive change to behaviour. 

We are looking to appoint a highly organised, confident, skilled and knowledgeable HLTA to support learning in classes and on occasion teach a range of subjects to small groups to cover for an absent teacher, sometimes at short notice. 

Experience of working with students who present with challenging behaviour would be an advantage. 

The pay is competitive, the support tremendous, the staff team-work outstanding and the facilities are modern and fit for purpose.

Information about the school

At Portal House School, we envision a future where every student—regardless of their challenges—feels valued, empowered, and inspired to succeed. We are committed to nurturing confident, resilient learners who are equipped with the academic qualifications, life skills, and self-belief to thrive in further education, employment, and beyond. Through compassion, structure, and opportunity, we aim to transform lives and open doors to brighter futures.

Our school consists of up to 80 secondary-aged students with significant Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and acts as a fresh start to their educational experience. Our mission is to reverse negative experiences of education and help every student rediscover a love for learning.

We offer a nurturing, inclusive environment in modern, purpose-built facilities where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. Our students typically have broadly average or above-average academic potential, and we tailor our curriculum to help them achieve meaningful qualifications and life skills. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum as well as bespoke learning pathways for students who need a more tailored approach due to their individual circumstances.

Our small class sizes (typically 4–7 students) ensure that each learner receives focused support from qualified teachers and dedicated teaching assistants. This personalised approach enables our students to leave us with an average of 8–9 accreditations (GCSEs, BTECs, and Entry Levels), ready to progress into sixth form, college, apprenticeships, or employment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs R Bradley
• Address:Sea Street, St. Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6SS
• Telephone: (01304) 853033
• Email: office@portal-house.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 853526

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