Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Woodlands; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Gillingham is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support high-quality teaching and learning. You will lead group interventions and provide targeted assistance to students, making a significant difference in their educational journey. The ideal candidate should be passionate about helping pupils thrive, possess effective communication skills, and have relevant experience in a similar role. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits such as health care cover and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Comprehensive induction programme

Cycle to work scheme

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Non-contributory health care cover

Qualifications

• Passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
• Experience of working in a similar school.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Lead small group interventions and cover classes when required.
• Provide targeted support to students with learning needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team and make a real difference to the learning and progress of our young people.

Responsibilities

As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting high‑quality teaching and learning across the school. Working closely with teachers, you will lead small group interventions, cover classes when required, and provide targeted support to students with a range of learning needs.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• Has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
• Has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
• Can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
• Has experience of working in a similar school.

Benefits

In return, we offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders.
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPDli>
• Care First employee assistance programme.
• Non‑contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Two‑week, half‑term break in October.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.