Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Meopham Community Academy, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-2656-119S
• Posted:18/10/2019
• Pay:Kent Range 6
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:08/11/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Do you want to work in a school where the motto is 'Enjoy, Learn and Aspire'? If you answered yes, then we are the school for you.

We are looking to appoint an expereinced and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our talented and supportive team. The successful candidate will be a flexible, positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and has expereince in covering classes, with the ability to contribute to our school's community and vision, helping children to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate must:

• hold a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or hold an equivalent qualification
• have experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
• have GCSEs in English and maths A - C or equivalent 

The successful candiate will be providing class cover for PPA purposes across KS2. This post is initially for a role providing class cover in Years 3, 5 and 6. The hours will be 8.15am - 3.45pm for 3 days a week (flexibility with specific days possible). Additional days may also be available, linked to CPD cover and sickness absence. 

We are looking for someone who:

• has recent expereince in the role of a HLTA
• has strong Literacy and Numeracy skills to enable you to have a positive impact on children’s progress
• has high expectaions and is passionate about encouraging the best from every pupil, enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• is able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
• has excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude
• has effective time management and an ability to work on own initiative
• has good IT skills

The role will require the successful candidate to: 

• work closely with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• support children in achieving the learning objectives and aims in English, Maths and across all areas of the curriculum
• feedback to the class teacher, keeping records of progress and behaviour

We offer you:

• positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
• support from friendly, dedicated, innovative staff teams, experienced senior leaders and governing body
• an effective and committed leadership team
• opportunities for professional development

To find out more about our school and whether you would like to become part of our amazing team, please take a look at our school website to see the vast array of learning opportunities we provide. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and should be arranged through the school office.  

Meopham Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).

Information about the school

Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in a beautiful village location and the school prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all its pupils. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos; recognised by all who visit!

The staff, parents and governors of our school work together to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve.

Our broad curriculum, wide range of extra-curricular activities and support for pupils were all recognised in the most recent, short Ofsted inspection in October 2018, where the school continued to be rated as "Good".

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

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.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Becky Nicholson
• Address:Longfield Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0JW
• Telephone: 01474 812259
• Email: stomkins@meophamca.com

Fax: 01474 813078