Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Copperfield Academy; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Copperfield Academy in Northfleet, England is seeking an enthusiastic HLTA to join the team. You will support learning, help deliver engaging activities, and contribute to creating memorable classroom experiences for pupils.

The role requires excellent communication, GCSEs in English and Maths, strong organisational and ICT skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment to meet demands and deadlines.
• Flexibility in your approach and thinking, and willing to support the school in moving children's learning on.

Responsibilities

• Have a positive outlook to ensure the children are at the heart of all your actions.
• A passion for empowering children to reach their maximum potential.
• Have experience of working with children of primary school age.

Skills

Excellent communication

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade 4+)

Job description

Copperfield Academy is looking for an enthusiastic HLTA to join our team. We welcome applications from experienced support staff who believe they can make a positive difference to learning by providing our children with exciting and memorable experiences.

You will:

• Have a positive outlook to ensure the children are at the heart of all your actions.
• A passion for empowering children to reach their maximum potential.
• Have experience of working with children of primary school age.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent ICT skills
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment to meet demands and deadlines
• Flexibility in your approach and thinking, and willing to support the school in moving children's learning on

Guidance on the Use of AI Tools in Applications

We recognise that many applicants now use AI‑assisted tools to support drafting and refining written content. At REAch2, the use of such tools is not discouraged. However, it is essential that:

• Your personal statement genuinely reflects your experience, skills, and professional values.
• Examples of impact are accurate, truthful, and drawn from your own practice.
• Your voice and authenticity remain central to the application.
• Details submitted align with what you can confidently discuss and evidence during interview.

AI can help you structure, edit, or polish your writing, but it cannot replace your professional judgement, lived experience, or personal reflection. During the selection process, you will be expected to speak confidently about the content of your application and demonstrate that it represents your own work.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative:Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

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