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HLTA Fixed Term
15 Hours per week 5 days per week, Term time only
Scale 5 Point 9-12 £26,409 - £27,111 Pro Rata (FTE), (£8,932.23 - £9,169.66 per annum)
1st September 2025- 31st August 2026
We have a vacancy for a HLTA to join our small, friendly team.
The successful candidate will:
Be dedicated, positive and flexible
Demonstrate a love of learning and value people
Be able to inspire and motivate children to succeed
Motivate and encourage pupils that you work with
To provide learning support for the pupils in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups
Has a belief in inclusion, diversity and access and the right of each pupil to maximise their potential whatever their needs and abilities
A caring and sensitive approach
A patient and positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour
We can offer you:
A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
A team of fantastic teachers and support staff who are committed to school improvement and achievement for all.
Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Application Closing Date: Monday 14th July 2025
Interview dates: Thursday 17th July 2025
Information about the School
St Leonard's C of E Primary School admits Infant and Junior Boys and Girls aged to 4 to 11.
The admissions limit is 45 pupil per year group.
In November 2013, we became part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.
Southminster Primary School is one of four schools in the Dengie Hundred forming part of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-three schools across the diocese.
It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. This is achieved through a range of partnerships, including schools, each local community, churches and our Multi-Academy Trust.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.
If you are interested in this post, please email any questions or your completed application form to lucie.mead@dcvst.org If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please call our office on 01621 772732
Information about the School
St Leonard's C of E Primary School is located about 3 miles from Burnham on Crouch and 10 miles southeast from Maldon. St Leonard's Church is located in the centre of the town and lies close to Southminster C of E Primary School. The school enjoys a close relationship with the church. At St Leonard's School we all work together to recognise individual needs and support every child. We firmly believe that collective worship is an integral part of our community and through it, our children develop spiritually, morally and socially. Our class teachers are supported by an experienced team of Teaching Assistants who also take on additional responsibilities within the school together with an efficient and dedicated team of administrative staff.