HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Delce Academy; Rochester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Delce Primary School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teachers during PPA and to provide high quality teaching across the school. The HLTA will cover classes, manage learning activities, and contribute to behavior for learning within a warm, world-class curriculum.

The successful candidate will be flexible, capable of working across year groups, and committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Start date ASAP; closing date 27 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide class cover during teacher's PPA time.
• Support learning and behaviour for learning across the school.
• Work with teachers to ensure high quality teaching and learning.

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

School: Delce Primary School

Grade & Salary:

Hours: 8.30am until 3.30pm (30 minutes for lunch), 39 weeks per year (term time only plus inset days)

Line Manager: Headteacher

Delce is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).

The role of HLTA at Delce is an integral one to support both the teachers who are taking their PPA and the children’s learning in the classroom. The HLTA takes on greater responsibility than a TA, including covering classes during teacher's PPA time. You must ensure you have the capacity and flexibility to be deployed across the school to provide high quality teaching and learning whilst maintaining strong relationships and behaviour for learning.

Our children are curious learners, who engage readily with their learning, consistently demonstrate our values and want to do their very best. Excellent practices and systems in our school, support children with additional needs to be successful and confident. Our curriculum is world class. Through our global themes, we provide our children with opportunities to make sense of the world they live in, think critically about world issues and to develop an awareness of the impact our actions can have on others.

Teaching and learning is at the heart of our work. Our staff are incredibly committed to their own professional development and regularly undertake research projects to enhance their practice. Along with this, they are warm, engaging and supportive practitioners who make the best colleagues to work alongside.

The successful candidate will be someone who is keen to build on their passion for providing our young people with the very best learning experiences.

For further details about this opportunity, please contact the Headteacher, Julie North via email [e-mail]

Closing date: 27th November 2026

Interviews: 3rd December

Start date: As soon as possible

Delce Primary School, is part of the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.