Higher Level Teaching Assistant

TKAT; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a fixed term position until 21/07/2027 in Heybridge. The role involves collaborating with teachers to provide engaging teaching and support individual learning needs of children. Ideal candidates should have a passion for education, great communication skills, and a commitment to raising achievement for all students. This position promises a supportive environment with numerous career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent ongoing CPD opportunities

Coaching and mentoring

Friendly and supportive environment

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children.
• Understanding of the educational, welfare, and social needs of the children is essential.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching.
• Work with the teacher to develop appropriate resources.
• Support individual learning needs in a classroom environment.

Skills

Great communicator

Understanding of children's needs

Enthusiastic team player

Calm and fair approach

Commitment to raise achievement

Passionate about education

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) FTC until 21/07/2027

We are looking for an inspirational Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is a fixed term contract ending on 21/07/2027

This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference. It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a devoted and inspiring team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you :

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Heybridge Primary School

Heybridge Primary School currently has 405 pupils ranging from 4 – 11 years. We have a bright modern building, which is well equipped and is set within unusually generous grounds with playing fields and gardens. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local, to find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes Heybridge so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01621 854082 or email [e-mail]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily , the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’ , giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

NJC Scale 5 Point 8 to Point 11 (Estimated actual Point 8 £20,240 to Point 11 £21,234)

Hours

32.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. With a 30-minute unpaid break

The Atkins Centre, Kemnal Technology College,

The Kemnal Academies Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company number 7348231. Its registered address is, The Atkins Centre, Kemnal Technology College, Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA.