Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Primary First Trust; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Primary First Trust is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Northfleet. You will work closely with teachers to help pupils become confident, independent learners who stay focused and engaged. You will plan, deliver, and assess activities across whole class and targeted groups, while maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment.

A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional development is expected; HLTA qualification or working towards it is preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants / HLTA qualification (or working towards one).
• Experience across the primary curriculum.
• Experience supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities, both to the whole class and to small groups or individuals needing targeted support.
• Monitor, assess and record pupils' progress and development.
• Lead the classroom in the Teacher's absence, keeping learning consistent and on track.
• Support effective classroom management alongside the Class Teacher.
• Work with Teachers to design and deliver individualised plans for pupils with special educational needs.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HLTA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

£21,801 per annum (FTE £29,111); Paid for working 44.5 weeks per year

The Role

Working closely alongside our 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 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 Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff members and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole.

All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised