Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Kent Tech; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in Maidstone is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils with profound and complex needs. The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff to manage classroom activities, contribute to pupil reports, and ensure a conducive learning environment. This term-time only role offers a salary of £26,515 to £28,850, with opportunities for professional development and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

KCC pension scheme

Kent Rewards for discounts at various shops

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and hard-working.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Able to observe and record pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pupils in the absence of a class teacher.
• Support teaching assistants and contribute to pupil outcomes.
• Administer routine tests and maintain records.

Skills

Classroom management

Obsessive monitoring

Communication

Behavior management

Job description

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Maidstone

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Client:

Kent Tech

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Five Acre Wood is a successful, outward looking and expanding District Special School based over 3 sites in and around Maidstone, Kent. We currently have over 750 pupils on roll aged 2-19 years with profound, severe and complex needs.

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hard-working Higher Level Teaching Assistant to effectively lead and manage pupils in the absence of a class teacher and support the development of Senior Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistants.

• Contribute towards individual pupil outcomes and strategies.
• Observe, monitor and record the progress of pupils both using the appropriate format as advised by the class teacher including pupil learning, behaviour management, wellbeing, child protection etc. (including liaising with therapists) as directed in order to support the teacher deliver the specific learning programmes set for each child.
• Make materials for teachers or pupils use as directed by the class teacher
• Contribute to and implement structured learning activities/teaching programmes and support pupils to access learning under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Contribute to pupil reports and other reports as necessary.
• Administer routine tests (if appropriate) and undertake routine marking/moderation as directed maintaining records as requested in order to allow the class teacher to concentrate on other activities requiring their professional input
• In negotiation with SLT/Class teacher have a maximum teaching commitment of 0.6
• Stand in for the class teacher when necessary.
• Manage classroom activities safely ensuring that the physical learning space and the resources in it are conducive to pupil learning.
• Make materials for teachers or pupils use as directed by the class teacher

Our achievements include Ofsted “Outstanding”, and the WAS “Wellbeing Award” which recognises how we look after employees and pupils.

The role is term time only, working 35 hours per week, the hours will be 8am – 3.30pm. The working hours are non-negotiable.

FTE salary for the post is £26,515-£28,850 excluding a SEN allowance. SEN allowance would be £1441.72 per annum. This is the full time equivalent and therefore will be pro rata.

In addition to the salary there are opportunities for professional development, a generous KCC pension scheme and Kent Rewards which has access to discounts at food shops, retailers, restaurants and cinemas.

The job description and person specification for the post is attached to this advert.