Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• School: Peacehaven Community School
• Salary: £26,305 - £27,738 FTE (£23,308 - £24,578 Pro Rata) SAT D
• 37 Hours Per Week
• Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days + 5 Additional Days (40 Weeks)
• Maternity Cover

We are looking to appoint an inspirational person, who is either a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant or has the attribute to work towards becoming one, to:

• work in our inclusion unit alongside an experienced HLTA, delivering sessions to a small group of students or 1:1 that include Thrive and Elsa based sessions
• assist Qualified Teachers in the delivery of curriculum based lessons by supporting students to access the material.

Candidates will be talented, dynamic and will challenge and motivate our students to get the very best meaningful outcomes.

Joining our team

Peacehaven Community School is a research-engaged, innovative educational institution within the Swale Academies Trust, dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. We are delighted that you are considering joining our talented team of teachers, leaders and support staff. At PCS, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where every staff member can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of nurturing the potential of every student. We are a fully inclusive school with a special facility for students with SCLN and ASC and we believe that all students, irrespective of their starting points, can flourish. Our nurturing and challenging learning environment transforms lives and empowers our students to aspire, believe, contribute, and achieve greatness.

This school is also committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS check and the post may be offered only on receipt of two good references.

Join us to benefit from:

• Friendly and supportive school environment;
• Be part of a highly successful Trust;
• CPD opportunities;
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Ride to Work Scheme;
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive;

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact James Broadbent, Assistant Headteacher, for an informal discussion. james.broadbent@swale.at and 01273 581100.

Completed application forms should be sent to April Stevens (Office and Media Manager) or Liz Fulker (Lead Admin Officer) at pcs-recruitment@swale.at or by post to Peacehaven Community School, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RB. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: 19th April 2024

Swale Academies Trust 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 ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure