Job Opportunity: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - English

Salary: WAT Grade F (FTE £29,093 - £31,586) actual salary of £25,023 - £27,168 (approx.) per annum. 

Contract: Part-time, permanent, Term time plus all inset days

Hours: 37 hours per week (8:00am – 4:00pm Mon-Thurs, 08:00 – 3:30 Fri)

Start date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting students in achieving their best in English? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our successful English department and make a real difference in students' learning journey.

About the Role

As an HLTA for English, you will play a key role in enhancing the delivery of high-quality English education across the school. Working closely with teachers, you will:

• Plan and deliver targeted interventions, run small group sessions, and support whole-classes.

• Support students in improving their English skills, increasing confidence, and building a love for the subject.

• Identify and address learning needs, ensuring all students can access the curriculum effectively.

• Assist in assessing and tracking student progress, identifying areas for improvement.

The ideal candidate will;

• Hold HLTA status or equivalent qualifications.

• Have a strong understanding of the English curriculum and teaching practices.

• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Be passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

• Have experience working with students in a classroom or intervention setting.

• Demonstrate the ability to manage behaviour effectively and build positive relationships with students and staff.

• Be committed to promoting equal opportunities and safeguarding within education.

Informal visits are welcome.  CV’s will not be accepted.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

What we offer

• 2 weeks holiday at October half term

• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff

• Laptop

• Free Car Parking

• Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm

• Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events

• Occupational Sick Pay

• Exceptional leave arrangements for family events

• Free eye tests for VDU users

• A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access

• Free fitness suite on site

About our School

St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff.

Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy.

We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload.

We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.

Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development.

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

St Augustine Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Statement

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, including volunteers, to share in this commitment.

All posts will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks, including the receipt of two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-declaration form and to give consent for an online search to be carried out. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, therefore individuals on the children’s barred list (and adults barred list where relevant) should not apply. There is a six-month probation period for all post-holders.