SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Temple Hill Primary Academy, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2657-340S
• Posted:15/05/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme E
• Start Date:01 September 2026
• App Close Date:02/06/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Temple Hill Primary Academy have expanded their provision for children with autism, and we are looking to appoint another amazing adult to join our talented and supportive team as a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant. 

This role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8.30am -3.30pm, 38 weeks per year, term time only. The full-time salary for this is currently paid at KSE, £27,82 - £29,716 pro-rata to an actual annual salary of £20,778.95 - £22,169.59 plus a SEN Allowance of £1,484.97 full-time equivalent. 

The role is to lead one of our rooms of 6-10 children, with the support of the lead teacher for alternative provision and the rest of the inclusion team.

There are 8 wonderful young people and 6 committed members of support staff in this developing provision with children in year groups 2-5. Our Nest classes currently have a bespoke classroom and breakout spaces, with a sensory room, as well as a great garden space directly outside the classroom. We are receiving investment from the local authority to develop these spaces to what our children deserve. We welcome a visit to meet the children and the team as always. 

Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.

Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting. 

Our staff benefits package includes:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave 
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Information about the school

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary School.

Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread Alliance values. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lucy Wisdom
• Address:St Edmund's Road, Temple Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5ND
• Telephone: 01732 795660
• Email: 1HR1@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• SEN HLTA Job Description
• Policies and Information Pack