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Are you looking for a future career in teaching? Would you like to gain classroom experience to support your future career aspirations?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a good school and a very strong team from February 2026. The role will invovle responsibility for children's learning as directed by the Senior Leadership Team/ Class Teacher. You must be able to support children across the school from Early Years to Year 6.
'Leaders invest in and value the staff. They take into account staff's well-being when introducing new initiatives. Across the school there is a strong spirit of camaraderie and teamwork' Ofsted January 2022.
Staplehurst School is a large village primary school with lovely children and excellent facilities. We are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. So
1. Do you have high aspirations and expectations of children and yourself?
2. Are you passionate about providing all children with the opportunity to succeed?
3. Are you committed to improving standards and raising achievement?
4. Do you value discovery and exploration within all areas of the curriculum
5. Can you generate creative ideas to develop our curriculum and inspire children?
6. Are you an effective communicator and good team player?
If so, we would love you to join our team!
In return, we would offer you:
7. Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who will love your desire to engage them in their learning.
8. A welcoming staff team who work well together and who are committed to the continuing development of the whole school.
9. An inclusive environment where every children come first.
10. Excellent professional development opportunities.
11. Supportive parents and governors.
The positions will be part time, 31.25 hours a week. HLTAs will be paid on Kent Scheme C or D depending on whether HLTA qualified.
We highly recommend viewing the school prior to application. In order to do so, please call the School Office on 01580 891765, and ask to speak to the Headteacher, Mrs Wall.
If we find the right candidate prior to the closing date we will close the advert.