Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Term Time

St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3298-114S
• Posted:11/12/2025
• Pay:KR6
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:05/01/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/b 5th January 2026

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Are you an outstanding HLTA looking for an exciting new challenge?

We are looking for an HLTA to join our fantastic team. The role is five days per week, 8.30am-3.30pm. This role will require 2 days of HLTA cover and 3 days of classroom teaching assistance.

Experience of supporting or teaching both KS1 and KS2 children is essential. You should be working at or towards professional standards for HLTA. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026. 

We are looking for an effective team player who is organised, patient and is passionate about creating positive learning opportunities for children. If you think you have the skills and experience necessary for such a role then please apply, or get in touch to find out more.

We are looking for a candidate with energy and a passion for providing the best outcomes for their pupils, who;

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Has a good standard of maths, English and IT skills;
• Is flexible and adaptable;
• Is organised and able to work independently;
• Can demonstrate high standards of class behaviour management;
• Goes above and beyond to ensure the children they care for experience a rich and exciting curriculum.

We can offer you:

• A school full of fantastic children who will add sparkle to every working day!
• A united and supportive staff team.
• Effective and tailored professional development opportunities to support you in your journey.

Please see the attached job description to find out more.

Information about the school

We are a semi-rural school with well resourced and spacious buildings and grounds, situated close to Brands Hatch.

Our children are polite, enthusiastic, well-behaved and well motivated and our staff team is supportive and friendly. Teachers have high expectations and are dedicated to maintaining our high standards.

St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School is at the heart of the village community and plays an important part in community life. There are very strong links with St Edmund's Church.

We were graded as Good in every category in our most recent OFSTED inspection and our SIAMS Church inspection.

We are part of The Compass Federation; three schools linked together including St. Paul's Church of England Primary School, Swanley Village and Dunton Green Primary School, Sevenoaks and enjoy a positive relationship with them. Our Federation vision of 'One Child. One Chance' mean that no child gets left behind in our quest to give them the very best primary education. We are also working alongside MAST, a multi-academy Trust with schools based in Medway.

Our Federation has clear professional pathways for all staff, regardless of role or starting point. We aim to support staff through all that they do and want them to be the very best version of themselves that they can be.

Benefits for staff include: - SimplyHealth healthcare for all staff; - Blue Light card; - Well being days; - Free EV Charging; - Progressive approach to menopause and periods for staff; - Paid attendance at events for their own children; - Common sense approach to life and work

We are committed to meaningful well-being. Access to counselling, high-quality training and CPD, well-being days and a common sense approach to all that we do - enable our staff to feel happy and enjoy coming to work.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, reference checks, identity and proof of right to work in the UK. St. Edmund's Church of England Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ben Hulme
• Address:Fawkham Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6JP
• Telephone: (01474) 853484
• Email: office@st-edmunds.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01474 853114