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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, New Romney

  • Ref:KCC886-2078-250S
  • Posted:13/02/2026
  • Pay:Aquila pay level 'C' - £18,079 (actual)
  • Start Date:April 2026
  • App Close Date:16/03/2026 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Friday 20 March 2026

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Join Our Team as a Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA – SEND 1:1)
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Do you bring warmth, resilience and creativity to your work? If so, we’d love you to join our caring and inclusive school community.

We are seeking an exceptional Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work 1:1 with a pupil in EYFS who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a daily, meaningful impact on a child’s learning, confidence and independence.

Why St Nicholas CE Primary Academy?

We believe every child is unique, capable and deserving of personalised support. As an HLTA, you will be a valued member of a collaborative team, trusted to use your skills and initiative to enrich learning and nurture a child’s development.

Key Responsibilities

1:1 Personalised Support

  • Provide tailored daily support to help a pupil access the curriculum.
  • Focus on communication, speech and language, emotional regulation and social interaction.

Intervention Planning & Delivery

  • Work with the class teacher to plan, deliver and review individualised interventions, especially for pupils with ASD.
  • Adapt resources and teaching approaches to meet specific needs.

Progress Monitoring

  • Keep accurate records of strategies, outcomes and progress.
  • Contribute to EHCP reviews and professional discussions.

Liaison & Communication

  • Build strong relationships with parents and carers through daily handovers.
  • Work collaboratively with therapists, educational psychologists and external agencies.

Beyond the Classroom

  • Support the pupil during transitions, playtimes, lunchtime and off‑site visits.
  • Help ensure they feel safe, included and confident.

Teamwork & Leadership

  • Work closely with the SENDCo and wider staff team.
  • Occasionally model best practice for colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • HLTA Status (or equivalent).
  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English & Maths A*–C or equivalent).
  • Experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEND.
  • Solid understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated needs.

Working Pattern & Salary

  • Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only
  • Salary: Aquila Pay Level C
    • FTE: £26,373
    • Actual: £18,079
  • Contract: Term time only, Fixed term, linked to EHCP funding
  • Checks: Enhanced DBS 

Is This You?

We’d love to hear from you if you are:
✔ Compassionate  ✔ Organised  ✔ Patient
✔ Adaptable  ✔ Skilled in relationship‑building
✔ Passionate about SEND and making a lasting difference

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Join St Nicholas CE Primary Academy and help shape a brighter future for a child who needs your support.
Make an impact. Make it meaningful. Make it yours.

Information about the school

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is situated in the heart of New Romney, surrounded by beautiful grounds and equipped with excellent resources to support its 15 classes and more than 420 pupils. Our over-subscribed and well-maintained school was judged Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in May 2019 and again in 2024.

We are proud to have a committed and enthusiastic team of staff who are dedicated to enabling every child to reach their full potential. We provide a stable, caring and stimulating environment where children are happy, eager to learn and inspired to achieve their best. Our curriculum and ethos cater for a wide range of abilities, encouraging all pupils to thrive and succeed.

As a Church of England school, we have a strong Christian ethos and close links with St Nicholas Church in New Romney. These connections enrich our collective worship and underpin our school values.

We are fortunate to have an outstanding private nursery on site, which also offers breakfast and after-school club provision, as well as a Children’s Centre, further supporting our families and the wider community.

Our academy is also home to a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)—a 14-place provision for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) designation. This inclusive setting sits within the mainstream academy, ensuring children benefit from both specialist and integrated learning experiences. St Nicholas also proudly holds the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence Award.

Located in the ancient Cinque Port of New Romney, our school enjoys a rural Kent setting with excellent transport links: just 20 minutes to Ashford, 30 minutes to Folkestone, 45 minutes to Canterbury, and around 45 minutes from Hastings for those travelling from East Sussex.

We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience first-hand the unique qualities that make St Nicholas CE Primary Academy such a special place to learn and grow.

At St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, safeguarding is at the heart of all we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with other relevant employment, online, and overseas checks where applicable. All new trustees, employees, and volunteers undertake safeguarding training as part of their induction, with regular updates in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01797) 363118

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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.