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Role: HLTA

Pay Range: Band 3, Points 7-11

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time

Working hours: 35 hpw (8.00 am - 4.00 pm - including a 1 hr unpaid break)

Working weeks per year: 39 weeks (term time, plus five non-pupil days)

The Epsilon Star Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Kents Hill Junior School in Benfleet, Essex.

Kents Hill Junior School is a popular and friendly school that strongly believes in providing children with exciting, creative and diverse learning experiences, which build their enthusiasm for education and help them to grow positively as Global Citizens. The school is part of The Epsilon Star Trust, founded in 2016 it is also joined by Lubbins Park Primary Academy and Nursery in Canvey Island, Essex.

Our vision is to strive to be the best in all that we do, to be the best that we can be, whilst developing resilience, independence, enthusiasm, engagement and reflection.

This post will require you to cover PPA time across the school but may also require you to work alongside teachers at other times to support pupil's learning.

Applicants must have experience in a similar role and hold qualification NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support as a minimum. You will successfully be able to develop strong relationships with children and manage behaviour effectively when called upon. You should also be confident in using your own initiative when needed, along with the ability to contribute effectively to teachers' planning and preparation of lessons. Also, an interest or knowledge in music or modern foreign languages would be desirable.

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work alongside a welcoming, dedicated and supportive team as well as a strong professional development ethos and caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is of primary importance to the school and the Trust. We are committed to safer recruitment practice and full pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be completed for the successful candidate.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please review the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school please email recruitment@epsilonstar.co.uk.