Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8BY
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: £21,801.00 Annually (Actual); FTE: £29,111 per annum; Paid for working 44.5 weeks per year
Hours Per Week: 32.5
Weeks Per Year: 39
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday, 30th of October 2026
About this Role
Working closely alongside our client's Teachers, you'll help pupils become confident, independent learners who stay focused and engaged.
Day to day, you will:
Planning, preparing and delivering engaging learning activities, both to the whole class and to small groups or individuals needing targeted support.
Monitoring, assessing and recording pupils' progress and development.
Leading the classroom in the Teacher's absence, keeping learning consistent and on track.
Supporting effective classroom management alongside the Class Teacher.
Working with Teachers to design and deliver individualised plans for pupils with special educational needs.

Above all, you'll help create a classroom where every child feels included, supported, and able to succeed.
About You
You're passionate about education and driven to help every child reach their full potential. You bring energy, organisation, and self-motivation to everything you do, along with the communication skills to build genuine rapport with children and parents / carers alike. Strong literacy and numeracy skills are a must, as is a real commitment to making learning irresistible while staying flexible enough to adapt your approach to each child's needs.
You'll also be professional, trustworthy, and committed to developing your own practice, with a good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Ideally, you'll hold an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants / HLTA qualification (or equivalent), or be working towards one, with experience across the primary curriculum, including supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
About Our Client
They are proud to offer:
An ambitious school leadership team committed to staff professional development and wellbeing.
A dedicated, professional, and determined staff team.
Highly motivated, happy children who are keen to learn and grow.<...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gravesend

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English