Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Chatham, Kent, ME5
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: £25,002.00 Annually (Actual)
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday, 20th of March 2026
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Wayfield Primary School, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting outstanding teaching and learning across the school.
As a key member of our staff team, you will help pupils develop as confident, independent learners by keeping them focused, engaged, and eager to succeed. Your role will include explaining tasks and concepts clearly, supporting a wide range of classroom and whole school activities, and delivering high-quality learning experiences. You will work with individual pupils and small groups to provide targeted support, contribute to planning, and assist in maintaining purposeful and well-managed learning environments.
You will complement and enhance the professional work of Teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities. This may include planning, preparing, and delivering lessons, monitoring and assessing pupil progress, maintaining accurate records, and reporting on children’s development. You will also lead the class when required, ensuring continuity of learning and upholding high expectations.
Collaboration with Teachers and specialist staff will be central to your role, particularly when developing and implementing individualised support plans for pupils with special educational needs. Above all, you will contribute to creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported, and able to thrive.
About You
You will be deeply committed to education and to helping children achieve their very best. Enthusiastic, organised, and self motivated, you will bring energy, creativity, and professionalism to all aspects of your work.
You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, appropriate relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. High standards of numeracy and literacy are essential, as is a passion for making learning engaging and accessible for all children. You will also be adaptable, able to respond to the varied needs of pupils across the primary age range.
Confidentiality and professionalism are key to this role, as is a commitment to your own development. Ideally, you will hold an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, HLTA status, or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this. Experience supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs is highly desirable.
About Us
We are proud to offer:
A Trust focused solely on Primary education, committed to high-quality professional learning and development.
Fantastic learning and development opportunities include access to professional qualifications.
Access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, including GP and nursing services, physiotherapy and face-to-face counselling.
Access to a local government scheme and enhanced benefits, including maternity and sickness absence.
An ambitious leadership team and dedicated, professional staff.
Motivated, happy children who are eager to learn.
Excellent resources and vibrant teaching environments.
Potential candidates are warmly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school. Please note that visits do not form part of the recruitment process.
Next Steps
If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please call the school – we are happy to help with any questions you may have.
When you are ready to apply, please complete all sections of the application form via MyNewTerm. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting outcome. References for shortlisted candidates may be requested prior to interview.
If a suitable candidate is identified, interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.
Safer Recruitment, Inclusion and Diversity
The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, the Prevent Duty, and promoting the welfare of pupils. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period, and satisfactory references.
We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone is valued and feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity in employment. All applications will be judged fairly against the criteria in the person specification.
No agencies please. We will contact you if recruitment support is required