TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) • Crawley RH10 5AD
About this role
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Join a Leading Trust in Education
Thomas Bennett Community College is proud to be part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the largest and most established
multi-academy trusts in the country. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, colleagues benefit from access to a wide network of
professional support, collaboration, and development opportunities across a family of schools committed to excellence in
education. The Trust is dedicated to investing in its people, providing high-quality training, career progression opportunities,
and a strong culture of teamwork and innovation. Joining Thomas Bennett means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation
that values inclusion, ambition, and continuous improvement, where staff are empowered to make a real difference to the lives of
young people.
About Thomas Bennett Community College
Thomas Bennett Community College is a welcoming and ambitious 11–18 secondary school at the heart of the Crawley community,
serving families across the town and the wider West Sussex area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust, the school combines a
strong community ethos with the advantages of a wider network of collaboration and support. With more than 1,200 students,
including a thriving sixth form, it provides an inclusive and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to achieve
their full potential. The school is committed to delivering a high-quality education through a broad and engaging curriculum
across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, supported by modern facilities and dedicated colleagues. Strong relationships with parents, local
organisations, and the wider community underpin the school’s work, while students are encouraged to demonstrate aspiration,
resilience, respect, and pride in both their achievements and their community.
The Role of the HLTA (Learning Support)
* Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-impact specialist interventions, including
* handwriting, communication, and SALC programmes, to support students’ academic and physical development.
* Utilize specialist skills and experience to support students with complex learning, behavioural,
* or emotional needs, adapting learning materials to ensure accessibility.
* Conduct and analyze diagnostic screeners for students, including Dyslexia and Speech,
* Language, and Communication (SALC) screenings, to identify barriers to learning and inform targeted support plans.
* Collaborate with subject teachers to contribute to the planning of lessons, preparing
* resources that meet the diverse needs of secondary school students.
* Monitor student responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement and
* progress using the school’s tracking systems.
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EHCP Annual Reviews
Actively contribute to the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Annual Review (AR) process by compiling
student progress data, preparing comprehensive reports, and attending review meetings as a key representative of the Inclusion
team.
What We’re Looking For
* HLTA Status (or a recognized equivalent Level 4 qualification).
* Significant experience working as a TA within a UK secondary school setting.
* Experience of leading whole classes or large groups independently.
* Experience working with students with SEND (e.g., Autism, ADHD, SEMH).
As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy
* Access to a wide range of resources, training, and best practice across the Trust
* Supportive, forward-thinking leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
*
Generous Pension Scheme
Significant employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing
*
Wellbeing Support
Access to a wellbeing app and an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme
*
Family Friendly Leave
Policies designed to support work-life balance and caring responsibilities
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Tailored CPD
Ongoing professional development to support your teaching practice and career progression
To find out more, visit our website here [https://www.thomasbennett-tkat.org/] or contact the school office on 01293 526255
[tel:01293%20526255] or
admin@tbcc-tkat.org [admin@tbcc-tkat.org]
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value
individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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