HLTA - The Victory Harbour Coordinator
Want to be a founding member of our brand new, state-of-the-art, Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)?
Come and join us in our brand new provision and building, supporting our SEMH students?
The Victory Academy are seeking a HLTA to work with our teachers in supporting our SEMH students in promoting independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. They will provide support to students, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.
The Victory Harbour
The Victory Harbour is our brand new Specialist Resource Provision which is a dedicated provision specifically for students, with an EHCP, who have SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. The Victory Harbour is fully part of The Victory Academy and our new building will open its doors to our first cohort of students in September 2025.
The Victory Harbour Vision:
To be an integral part of our school and a centre of excellence for children with SEMH and children who, with support, can access opportunities in mainstream education.
To be a base where children with SEMH are supported to learn strategies to enable them to achieve and thrive. Focusing on communicating and interacting with and relating to others, and experiencing the diverse, real world around them.
To be an inspirational provision of inclusion that is reflective of the wider school ethos and values.
Applications are invited from qualified HLTA's or experienced Teaching Assistants who would like to undertake a school funded HLTA qualification.
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in working at our school, benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
We encourage visits to our schools, please contact Aimee Green (Aimee.Green@victoryacademy.tsat.uk) to arrange a visit.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk