HLTA

32.5 hours per week |42.8 weeks per year

Monday to Friday 07:45am to 3:15pm with 1hr break

Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date

The Role

To complement a Teacher's professional work by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under a supervision system, including planning, preparing, and delivering lessons for individuals, groups, or whole classes. You will provide support to students so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be forward thinking, able to work independently as well as part of a team and be willing to invest time in building relationships with our students. You will be a key individual in helping students regulate their emotions, build self-esteem, and engage with their learning.

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional—step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your contribution will help shape our school’s success story.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.  Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes. 

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you.  Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the ‘Quick Apply’ application form and submit a copy of your CV. For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our new Headteacher.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand. 

To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins – HR Manager at recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

Documents

Document Title Date Download
Application and recruitment Monitoring Form 09th Jan 2024 Download
Applicant Guidance Safer Recruitment 09th Jan 2024 Download
Recruitment Letter Welcome from the Headteacher HLTA 13th Jan 2026 Download
HLTA Job Description NEW Jan26 13th Jan 2026 Download
HLTA Person Specification NEW Jan26 13th Jan 2026 Download
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Job Specification

Role
Learning Support Assistant
Subject
Support
Salary
Actual Salary: £20,587 (£14.80ph)
Type
Permanent, Part-Time
Closing Date
Midday on Sunday 25 January 2026
Start Date
ASAP
Job Reference
KESHLTA0126
Location
SS4 1TL
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Any Questions?

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: KESHLTA0126.

Mrs Andrea Atkins
01702 545771

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Job Specification

Role
Learning Support Assistant
Subject
Support
Salary
Actual Salary: £20,587 (£14.80ph)
Type
Permanent, Part-Time
Closing Date
Midday on Sunday 25 January 2026
Start Date
ASAP
Job Reference
KESHLTA0126
Location
SS4 1TL
Get Directions

Any Questions?

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: KESHLTA0126.

Mrs Andrea Atkins
01702 545771