HLTA

Academics; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

KS1/KS2 experience

Supportive environment

Varied role

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a school in Sittingbourne, starting October 2026. You will work across KS1 and KS2, supporting pupils 1:1, in small groups, and leading whole-class activities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have HLTA experience or qualifications, strong classroom management, and a fully enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one.

Qualifications

• HLTA experience or HLTA qualifications.
• Experience across KS1 and KS2.
• Comfort with 1:1, small groups and whole-class learning.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply for a new enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1, in groups, and in whole-class settings.
• Adapt approaches to meet diverse learning needs.
• Contribute to pupils' learning, progress and wellbeing.

Skills

HLTA experience

KS1/KS2 experience

1:1 and small group support

Classroom management

DBS Update Service

Education

HLTA qualification

Fully enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Sittingbourne
Start Date: October 2026
Hours: Full-time
Phase: KS1 & KS2

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a school in Sittingbourne from October 2026.

The successful candidate will be confident working across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and able to adapt their approach to support pupils in a variety of settings. You should be comfortable working 1:1 with individual pupils, with small or larger groups, and leading whole-class learning when required.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold relevant HLTA experience or qualifications.
• Have experience working across KS1 and/or KS2.
• Be confident supporting pupils 1:1, in groups and across whole-class settings.
• Be flexible, enthusiastic and able to adapt to different needs.
• Have strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Be committed to supporting pupils' learning, progress and wellbeing.
• Have a fully enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new enhanced DBS.

What we offer:

• Full-time work from October 2026.
• The opportunity to work across both KS1 and KS2.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.