Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach / Subject Specialist - Full-time

Harrietsham CEP School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-3067-172S
• Posted:17/10/2025
• Pay:KSD
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:01/12/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:5th December 2025 (or beforehand)

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Experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach / Subject Specialist wanted for our lovely school!

Are you an excellent HLTA / Sports Coach / Subject Specialist? Are you looking for a new challenge?  Are you able to nurture children so that they flourish? If so, Harrietsham Church of England Primary School could be the school for you.

We are looking for skilled, caring, enthusiastic individuals to join our excellent team.  We are seeking an experienced HLTA / Sports Coach / Subject Specialist to work Monday to Friday 8:30am, to 15:30pm, 32.5 hours a week, term time only, 38 weeks a year.  This post is a permanent post.

The ideal candidate would be experienced with covering and teaching whole classes across the primary phase.  We are looking for an individual skilled in delivering the primary curriculum, or a specific subject area – for example Music, Art or PE / Sports.

Our children and staff are happy and fun-loving and our children have excellent learning behaviours.  Together, our aim is to ensure that everyone reaches their full potential so that our entire school family can flourish in every aspect of their education and life journey.

The successful applicant will work with teachers, as part of a professional team, to organise, supervise and support teaching and learning activities for pupils, including whole classes. 

We are looking for people who have: 

• A ready smile.
• A love of children and a determination to provide the best possible education and experiences for all in every aspect of school life.
• A commitment to supporting every child to be the best version of themselves.
• Be flexible, fun and energetic.
• Understand and deliver consistently high-quality teaching & learning.
• Have excellent nurturing and interpersonal skills.
• Be determined to create the best possible school for our children and families.
• A creative flair when planning and delivering learning.
• A commitment to their own professional and career development.
• A good standard of written and spoken English.
• GCSE Maths and English.

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.

Personal visits to the school are warmly encouraged, but we are also happy to chat on the phone.  Please call the school office on 01622 859261 to arrange a tour or telephone call with the Headteacher (Jackie Chambers) or Deputy Headteacher (Jon Gambell).

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview early so don't delay in submitting your application!

Information about the school

Our Vision Statement:

‘Nurtured we Flourish’

We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school rooted in our rural community. Like the mustard seed, we grew from tiny beginnings and our branches are now spread wide – providing support and taking our values beyond the school gates. All those in our community feel safe and nurtured - able to flourish and grow academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically to achieve their full God-given potential.

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is a friendly village school set in beautiful countryside in the heart of the community. We are expanding to 2-form entry and are nearly fully grown! We pride ourselves on the achievements of all of our pupils - we are a school where everyone works together putting children at the heart of everything we do. We welcome pupils and staff of all faiths and none and our vision and values of Love, Forgiveness and Fellowship guide our everyday actions.

Our school building (which dates from 2004 to 2021 when our new extension opened) houses classrooms, smaller learning areas, a well-stocked library and computer room, activity rooms and offices and we have extensive grounds including a nature garden and field with large scale play equipment. Outdoor learning is really important to us. We have supportive parents and an active PTFA and Governing Body. We maintain close links with the church and local community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jackie Chambers
• Address:West Street, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1JZ
• Telephone: (01622) 859261
• Email: office@harrietsham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 859372

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• HLTA Person Specification
• HLTA Job Description