Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Position: HLTA

Location: Gillingham, Kent

Contract type: Full time 32.5 hours, term time only

Contract term: Permanent

Salary: SCP 9-12

We are looking for x2 HLTA's. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin or further your career within a friendly and supportive staff team. We welcome applications from both experienced HLTAs and those wishing to develop their career further.

Saxon Way is a two-form entry primary school with a thriving nursery. We pride ourselves on reflecting our proud history and heritage in our values and our ethos.

We nurture and teach individuals at Saxon Way to develop as confident and resilient learners with a love of reading, a creative flair for writing and a passion for maths. We encourage the scientists, musicians, historians, geographers and sportspeople of the future to make their mark on the world.

We are proud members of The Griffin Schools Trust. The Trust’s three pillars of Proud Traditions, Wide Horizons and High Achievement filter through our bespoke curriculum and achievements. We have a strong vision based on our belief and are supported by our family of Griffin Schools. Our collegiate, working with our closest GST partner schools in Medway, enables us to offer excellent educational experiences for our pupils. As a GST school, we do not teach young people to know their place in society but rather discover their talents and passions and to take their place in society, making a difference wherever their futures take them.

As a valued member of our Medway family, you will:

·       Work with people who are committed to developing your talents, both professionally and personally

·       Be given the best opportunities within a collegiate of schools

·       Have opportunities to take part in action research projects to inspire our provision.

Working in Medway:

If you are new to the area, Medway is one of the south-east’s most aspiring and developing destinations, marrying its celebrated heritage with a rapidly emerging continental-style cultural scene. It is ideally located close to London and within easy reach of the channel ports. Medway takes its name from the magnificent river that flows through it and comprises of the three major towns of Rochester, Chatham, and Gillingham. Individually, the towns have their own place in history and unique identity – in particular Rochester with its iconic castle and cathedral and connections to Charles Dickens, and Chatham with its maritime and military heritage and defences. Together, they provide a diverse and exciting shared story visitor experience. The area is the south-east’s festival and events capital – hosting more than 30 days of free festivals and events each year. From bustling street festivals, theatre performances to major international sporting events at Medway Park.

This school is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Check will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Please find the job description attached for a more detailed specification.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you. Please complete our application form (attached) and attach your CV and send to office@saxonway-gst.org telling us what you would bring to this position.

Please also include in your application the names, email addresses and direct phone numbers of two professional referees, making clear in what capacity they know you.

We will approach referees on receipt of your application.

Applications will be considered as they are received so that this post may be filled before the closing date.

The closing date for applications is: midday Monday 20th February 2023.