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Location: Kents Hill Junior School, Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Essex SS7 5PS
Contract Type:Part-time, permanent, Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm (including a 45 min unpaid break)
Working weeks: 39 weeks, term time plus five non-pupil days
Salary: Epsilon Star Trust Band 4, Point 19-23, Actual starting salary £27,049
Start date: January, or sooner if available
HLTA - Make a Difference Every Day!
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? Do you want to work in a school where creativity, curiosity and global citizenship are at the heart of everything we do?
Kents Hill Junior School is a popular, friendly and vibrant school that is dedicated to providing children with exciting, creative and diverse learning experiences. As part of a successful Multi Academy Trust, we benefit from shared expertise, strong collaboration and a collective commitment to ignite a love of learning in every child while helping them grow into confident, resilient and engaged global citizens.
We aim to be the best in all that we do, developing resilience, independence, enthusiasm, engagement and reflection in our pupils.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated HLTA to join our team. This role will primarily involve covering PPA time across the school but you will also have the opportunity to support teachers directly in the classroom, contributing to our pupils' learning and growth.
What we are looking for:
- Experience in a similar role and at least HLTA Level 4 or equivalent
- Ability to build strong, positive relationships with children and manage behaviour effectively
- Confidence to use your own initiative and contribute to lesson planning and preparation
What we offer:
- Incredible behaviour and high expectations across the school, making teaching and learning a joy
- A strong, fully resourced curriculum that challenges pupils and prepares them for secondary school and life beyond
- A warm, welcoming and supportive team environment
- Time off in lieu for running a club, recognising the extra commitment you give
- Strong professional development opportunities and career progression
- A caring school culture where every member of staff is valued
- A competitive salary based on experience
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life cover with financial protection for your family
If you are committed, enthusiastic and ready to bring energy, creativity and care to our school, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the next generation of learners!
We'd love you to come and see our school for yourself-the atmosphere here is something you have to experience to believe.
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please read the detailed job description and person specification and welcoming letter from one of the school's pupils.
Apply now and become part of a school where learning comes alive!
If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange to visit the school, please contact our Trust HR team via email hr@epsilonstar.co.uk or call 01268 750555.
Completed applications must be submitted by midnight on 30th November 2025.
Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be scheduled as suitable candidates apply.
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.