Part Time HLTA - Fixed Term until July 2027 at St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

Job description

About this Role

St Margaret's Junior School is a very successful schoollocated at the heart of the community within Rainham, Kent. The school has 360 children on roll fromYear 3 to Year 6. The last Ofsted inspection in 2023 graded the school "good"and our last Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS)concurred by awarding the school a grading of "good" as well. Together withthree other local Church schools, we are part of the Medway Anglican Schools Trust.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated andexperienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting children, who ispassionate about children's learning, has a positive attitude and is able tofit in with our hardworking staff team to nurture, target and enable all of ourchildren to thrive. This role is Part Time (Weds, Thurs and Fri) and Fixed term until the end of Term 6.

PURPOSE OF JOB
• Support the classteacher and/or SENCo in the teaching and welfare of children to enhance theirlearning needs.
• To teach wholeclasses during PPA time and occasional cover during absence of teachers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Teach a class of pupilsensuring pupil progress and attainment.

• Provide feedback to pupils andreport to teachers in order to support progress and attainment.

• Support the class teacher with1:1 pupils or groups to ensure significant impact on pupil achievement.

• Assist the teacher withobservation and monitoring of the progress of our pupils, maintaining accuraterecords where necessary.

• Act as a role model to others.

• Follow the Behaviour Policy atall times.

• Be aware of vulnerable groups,specifically Pupil Premium pupils to ensure equal learning opportunities.

• Know and follow all the schoolspolices, especially around safeguarding.

• Participate in training andother learning activities.

• Support the class teacher inmaintenance of a clean, orderly and safe working environment making sure thatequipment/resources/materials are set out on time and as per instructionsreceived and used safely to enable pupils to meet their learning targets.

• Attend staff meetings to ensureown continuing professional development.

• Work independently and as partof a team effectively.

• Be flexible with effective timemanagement skills.

• Support the calm, nurturingclassroom environment.

• Contribute to the overallwork/aims of the school and appreciate and support the role of colleagues andother professionals to enable the school fulfils its development plans.

• Participate and supervisepupils in off-site activities as directed by the teacher, SENCo or Headteacher(for example school visits or sporting events).

• Supervise during playtimes toensure the continued safety of the children.

• Undertake training and otherlearning activities and attend relevant meetings (within contracted hours) asrequired to ensure own continuing professional development.

• Suchother duties as the Headteacher may from time to time direct.

Informal visits to the school are both welcomed andencouraged. Please contact the school office on 01634 230998 to arrange anappointment for a school tour with the Headteacher, who can give you moredetails about what the role entails.

If you would like a snapshot view of what you can expect tofind when you come for your visit please look at our school website St Margaret's Church ofEngland Junior School - Home

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gillingham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No