SCHOOL

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Robert Napier School · Gillingham

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team and make a real difference to the learning and progress of our young people.

As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school. Working closely with teachers, you will lead small group interventions, cover classes when required, and provide targeted support to students with a range of learning needs.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

Has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential

Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils

Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.

Has experience of working in a similar school

In return, we offer you:

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD

Care first employee assistance programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Two-week, half-term break in October

Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies - The Robert Napier School.

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a visit, please contact Charli Reader via email creader@robertnapier.org.uk.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and/or interview date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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