Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below. Location: Belvedere, Kent, (DA17) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Term: Full-Time Salary: £23,715.00 Annually (Actual); Working 39 Weeks; Paid for 44.45 weeks (FTE Salary £31,667) Hours Per Week: 32.5 Weeks Per Year: 39 Fixed Term End Date: Thursday, 25th March 2027 Closing Date: Midday, Friday, 16th October 2026 Are you an exceptional HLTA looking for a role where you'll genuinely shape children's learning, not just support it Lessness Heath Primary School is looking for someone special to join our team and play a central role in helping our pupils thrive. Fixed-term contract until Easter 2027. Possibility of being extended or made permanent. The Role Working closely alongside our Teachers, you'll help pupils become confident, independent learners who stay focused and engaged. Day-to-day, this means: 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 Us We're 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. A genuine, whole-school commitment to staff wellbeing. Excellent resources and vibrant, well-equipped teaching spaces. Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity The Trust will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references. The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels able to be themselves and to experience a strong sense of belonging. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised