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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St Andrew's School , Rochester

  • Ref:MED887-6002-115S
  • Posted:24/05/2026
  • Pay:£22,984.54 Actual Salary (working term time only)
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:31/05/2026 at 23:45
  • Interviews:4th June 2026

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St. Andrew’s School has the following vacancy to start in September 2026

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (35 hours per week – term time only) 

Closing Date: midnight Sunday 31st May 2026

Interviews will take place on Thursday 4th June 2026

Actual Salary (working term time only) £22,984.54

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our existing team of four Higher Level Teaching Assistants at St. Andrew's School from September 2026. This is a permanent, term time only position, working 35 hours per week.

We are seeking a qualified (HLTA Level 4 qualification) Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. This unique position has two parts to it. The first part of the role involves working as a Teaching Assistant within a KS1/KS2 classroom, supporting teaching and learning and delivering weekly small group English and Maths intervention sessions. The second part of the role involves delivering some whole class teaching in a non-core subject and providing cover for any teacher absence.

If you are passionate about teaching and learning and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you.

We are looking for someone who will: -

  • Be creative, dedicated and enthusiastic
  • Have high expectations of both academic achievement and behaviour
  • Support our wonderful traditions as well as sharing our exciting vision for the future.
  • Be active in developing positive relationships with all parents
  • Be capable of delivering excellent lessons
  • Be a team player within a happy, hard-working staff
  • Be willing to take on some extra-curricular responsibilities (Before and After School Clubs and Holiday Club are paid in addition)
  • Ensure ICT is used effectively in teaching (pupils have access to their own laptops)

We can offer: -

  • Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
  • Small class sizes
  • Well-resourced classrooms
  • Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
  • Supportive parents and staff who want the best for our children
  • Delicious free lunches
  • PPA time
  • Discounted Pre-School/Main School fees for your own child/ren

How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application via the link below: - 

https://careers.educationdevelopmenttrust.com/vacancies/3464/higher-level-teaching-assistant.html

St. Andrew’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check)
 
Please view our safeguarding policy on our school website.

Information about the school

St Andrew’s School is a highly successful and well respected co-educational independent primary school set in a conservation area of historic Rochester. Our bright, happy and enthusiastic pupils thrive in our smaller class sizes and benefit from specialist teaching in some subjects.

St. Andrew's achieves consistently good academic results where pupils are prepared for the 11+ examinations and the majority move on to the School of their choice. The School has a very happy atmosphere that can be attributed to the sensitive way in which the staff teach and care for the children. The enthusiasm for the children to be successful creates a stimulating environment that is conducive to learning. The School is proud of its teaching and learning with an emphasis on class teaching with appropriate differentiation. The discipline in the School is based on mutual respect amongst pupils, peers and teachers. The children have clearly defined parameters of behaviour and are taught to show respect to all with whom they come in contact.

The 340 pupil school caters for 3 to 11 year olds and is owned and managed by Education Development Trust, a leading independent provider of education and training services in the UK and overseas.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01634 840789

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.