Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Iwade School · Sittingbourne, South East
Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Iwade School, based in Sittingbourne, South East. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Sittingbourne, South East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Closes
- 1 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference 0bb3252f790f170ebd4b0c3cd7f27d951794e728
About the role
We invite applications from experienced or aspiring HLTAs with a track record of excellent work with children. The post will adapt and change with the current needs of the trust but will usually involve covering teachers' PPA and management release time, sickness cover and planned training release time across a range of classes.
This position is permanent. The hours of work will be 19 hours per week, (8.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday), Plus 1 hour after school meeting once per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week).
The position involves working in partnership with class teachers with an aim to achieve the best outcomes for our children. You will be required to support the learning environment and the delivery of lessons through work set by teachers across a range of classes.
This rewarding role will suit someone with significant TA experience and knowledge of different teaching styles to engage challenging students. You need to understand how to motivate and encourage pupils to make progress and have the ability to differentiate and adapt learning programmes to suit varying needs.
It is a requirement of the role that you hold a GCSE in English and Maths of C grade or equivalent.
A HLTA qualification or equivalent evidence of working at this level would be an advantage but not essential.
We can offer you:
- A friendly and supportive team;
- Opportunities for progression and development through training, coaching and mentoring;
- A healthy work-life balance;
- An inclusive environment where you feel valued;
- A supportive leadership team.
- Excellent pension scheme
- Counselling Service
- Health Cashplan (After 6 months service)
- Free parking
- Discounted breakfast and after school club for your child (if your child attends one of our trust schools)
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
CVs will only be accepted when accompanied by a fully completed online application form. No agencies please.
Bourne Alliance MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
Reference: 0bb3252f790f170ebd4b0c3cd7f27d951794e728 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 1 Nov 2026 · Listed via Iwade School
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